JP2020054678A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing the display result of identification information not corresponding to performance identification information from being difficult to recognize due to operation of a movable body corresponding to a variable display of the performance identification information.SOLUTION: In a normal state, a decorative symbol corresponding to a first special symbol is changed, and a small symbol that corresponds to a second special symbol and has lower visibility than the decorative symbol can be derived to a specific area. While the decorative symbol is being changed, an accessory notice performance that suggests to be a big winning symbol and operates a movable body 32 in the range including the position overlapping the specific area can be executed, and control is made so that the movable body 32 and the big winning symbol of the small symbol are not overlapped.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-33

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launch device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is one that is configured. Further, variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value is provided. (A so-called pachinko machine).

  The prize value means paying out a prize ball, giving a score, or giving a prize in accordance with a prize of a game ball in a prize area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a hit ball, That is, a right to be in an advantageous state is generated, or a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on a game ball winning the starting winning opening. In this case, a "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the effect identification information (decoration) corresponding to the first identification information or the second identification information. (Patterns) can be displayed variably. For example, during the variable display of the production identification information corresponding to the first identification information, the identification information corresponding to the production identification information is switched from the first identification information to the second identification information, and the production identification information corresponding to the second identification information is changed. Some display the display result of the variable display of the identification information (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there has been a technique which suggests whether or not the movable body is operated during the variable display of the effect identification information so as to control whether or not it is in an advantageous state (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-209401 A (FIG. 13) JP-A-2015-188548 (FIGS. 47 to 50)

  However, if control for switching the identification information corresponding to the production identification information is performed during the variable display of the production identification information, the display result of the production identification information corresponding to any of the identification information is derived. It is not clear that the game is unclear, and the player can make a mistake. Further, in a gaming machine having a movable body that operates in response to the variable display of the production identification information, it is difficult to recognize the display result of the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information due to the operation of the movable body. There was a risk of it.

  Therefore, the present invention can prevent the display result of the identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information. It is intended to provide a gaming machine.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and includes an operable movable body (for example, movable body 32) and first identification information (for example, a first special symbol). Of variable display execution means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) capable of executing the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) and the variable display of the second in parallel. S25A, S25B executing portion), and effect identification information corresponding to any one of the first identification information and the second identification information according to the game state (for example, the non-KT state corresponds to the first special symbol) In the KT state, the effect variable display means (for example, steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120) for variably displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the KT state is executed. ), And identification information (eg, a second special symbol in a non-KT state, a first special symbol in a non-KT state) of the first identification information and the second identification information that do not correspond to the effect identification information. Special identification that can be derived to a specific area (for example, a lower left area and a lower right area in the image display device 5) corresponding to the special design and special visibility information (for example, a small design) having lower visibility than the production identification information. The information control means (for example, a portion for performing a variable display of small symbols by executing steps 074 IWS341 and S342 in the effect control CPU 120) and a specific result (for example, a decorative symbol When a big hit symbol is derived, or when a special result (for example, a big hit symbol of a small symbol) is derived as special identification information, State control means (for example, a part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player; During the variable display of the effect identification information, the suggestive effect execution means (for example, a suggestion effect (e.g., an accessory announcement effect) that indicates that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information is a specific result is provided. And a portion for executing steps 074 IWS927C, S930, and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120), and the suggestion effect execution means can execute a suggestion effect for operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific region. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the lower left area (display area of the first small symbol) in the image display device 5). In addition, it is possible to execute a character announcement effect in which the movable body 32 advances to the advanced position overlapping the lower right area (display area of the second small symbol), and control is performed so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap (for example, By executing step 074IWS8147B, the effect control CPU 120 performs a state in which the accessory announcement effect is performed in accordance with the change of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol (the movable body 32 is located at the advanced position). In the state), when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol is started, the character announcement effect is interrupted, and the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retreat position. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 074 IWS 927 A when Y of step 074 IWS 922 is performed, so that during the execution of the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol, the character announcement notice effect according to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol. Do not do. ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (for example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the big hit variation of the first special symbol in the KT state) ) Is started, the restricting means for restricting the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information (for example, by executing step 074IWS8147B in the effect control CPU 120, responding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol) When a large hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state in which the accessory announcement effect is being performed (a state in which the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the movable body announcement is interrupted and the movable body is stopped. A portion for controlling the movement of the CPU 32 to the retreat position, for example, in the effect control CPU 120, if the answer is Y in step 074 IWS 922, the process proceeds to step 074. By not performing WS927A, during execution of the jackpot variation of incompatible special symbol, it is also possible with a portion) that does not perform character object informational display in accordance with a variation in the corresponding special symbol. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a special result from being overlooked.

(Means 3) In means 2, when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, the variable body is started when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to execute the state where the accessory announcement effect is performed according to the change of the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 is located at the advanced position). When the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in this state, the announcement of the accessory is interrupted and the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. By changing the range to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, control may be performed so that the movable body 32 does not overlap the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol.) It may be used as a. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a special result from being overlooked.

(Means 4) In the means 3, when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, the suggestion effect is provided. The movement of the movable body is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retreat position) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to change the special character according to the change of the corresponding special symbol). When a large hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state where a notice effect is being performed (a state in which the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the character notice effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is evacuated. The position is controlled to be moved.) According to such a configuration, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to prevent a special result from being overlooked.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the variable display means may operate from the longest period of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position (for example, from the advance position (the position farthest from the retreat position as the initial position)). The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display can be executed over a period longer than the required period (2 seconds required to move to the evacuation position) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 As the big hit change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the big hit change of the first special symbol in the KT state, the change of the change pattern having the change time longer than 2 seconds can be executed (FIGS. 9-2 to 9). -4))). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a special result from being overlooked.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (for example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, A part for executing special effects (for example, shutter effects) that can execute a special effect (for example, a shutter effect) based on the start of the first special symbol big change (for example, the steps 074IWS822 and S8145 in the effect control CPU 120). Further, for example, in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example, the shutter effect starts at the start of the change of the first special symbol following the change of the big hit of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, and the first special symbol in the KT state. The part where the shutter effect starts at the start of the change of the next second special symbol where the big hit change has started) It may be that there was example. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to recognize that the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the special identification information.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the variable display means may include a variable display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information for which the specific display is not derived as a display result (for example, a non-KT period). Of the first special symbol in the non-KT state (for example, the first fluctuation pattern # 03 (variation content: reach) in the non-KT state. (Variation time corresponding to B loss): 40 seconds, and a special time period longer than the variation time corresponding to the second variation patterns # 09, # 18, and # 24 (variation content: loss) in the KT state: 2 minutes). The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the display can be executed (for example, the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, (Moving time: 5 minutes), the first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes), variation can be executed), identification information corresponding to variable display of staging identification information After the variable display is completed, a special effect for notifying that a special result is derived as special identification information can be executed without involving the operation of the movable body (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, In the non-KT state, the shutter effect is started at the start of the change of the first special symbol after the change of the big hit of the second special symbol is started, and the second special after the change of the big hit of the first special symbol is started in the KT state. (A part for starting a shutter effect at the start of a symbol change). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the light emitting means (e.g., the frame LED 9) capable of emitting light and the light emission control means (e.g., the light emitting means capable of controlling light emission when the movable body is operated) The light emission control means restricts the light emission of the light emission means when the operation of the movable body is restricted by the restriction means (for example, the production control CPU 120). Is the part where step 074 IWS 8105 is not executed when Y in step 074 IWS 8140.Restriction of light emission is not limited to prohibition of light emission, and light emission is performed at a luminance lower than normal. This is a concept including light emission over a shorter period than usual.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an accessory control process process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a big hit probability and a small hit probability, and an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning prize ball device and a special variable winning prize ball device in a KT state. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an accessory control normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during opening of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining how to change a game state. It is a flow chart which shows the specific example of production control main processing in feature section 074IW. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is an explanatory view showing an important thing announcement effect execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows waiting processing per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows waiting processing per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart at the time of controlling a big hit based on 2nd special design fluctuation | variation in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for every timing in the case of controlling a big hit based on 2nd special symbol fluctuation | variation in a normal state. It is an explanatory view showing a time chart in a case where a big hit is controlled based on a second special symbol change in a normal state in a modified example.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  Further, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there is provided a right-handed indicator 26 for urging a right-handed operation of performing a firing operation aiming at the right of the game area. I have. The right-handed indicator 26 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and is controlled to be turned on by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended is provided. In this example, a first hold display area 5A for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and a second hold display for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure An area 5B is provided. Note that a display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-turn notification LED 37 for prompting a right-turn operation is provided. Note that the right-turned notification LED 37 is controlled to be turned on by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning port is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start port switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening, so that game balls flowing down from the right side of the gaming area do not enter the area provided with the first starting winning opening. Have been. As described above, the row 19 of nails for preventing the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the operation of firing the game balls aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). Only when the player has operated the game ball, the game ball can be won in the first starting winning port.

  Note that, in this example, a case is shown in which the gaming balls are configured to be able to win in the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed due to the provision of the row 19 of nails. It is not limited. For example, the first starting winning opening may be provided on the left side of the game area so that the game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when a left hit operation is performed, or the first starting winning opening may be provided. A mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area and a row of nails 19 may also be provided so that a game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when a left hit operation is performed.

  On the right side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 is provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

  Below the passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves a plate-shaped bottom member formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which a game ball flows down in a front-rear direction to move back and forth. An open state (also called an open state) in which game balls can be won at a large winning opening located below the member, and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which game balls cannot be won. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the big hit game state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved rearward from the closed state where it is moved forward toward the rear, and opening control is performed to open the large winning opening which is a winning area.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided a special variable winning ball device 17 for forming a special winning port for small hits, and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port. As shown in the figure, a special variable prize ball device 17 is disposed on the left side, and a variable prize ball device 6B is disposed adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable prize ball device 17 and the variable prize ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and move the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-rear direction. By moving forward and backward, a special winning port or a second starting winning port located below the bottom member is opened (also called an open state) in which game balls can be won, and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won (in both closed and closed states). To say). The special variable prize ball device 17 removes the bottom member in the small hitting game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. From the closed state, which has been moved forward, the bottom member is moved backward, and the opening control for opening the special winning opening, which is a winning area, is executed. Also, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the symbol hits the normal symbol display 20 and is displayed and derived, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, and the bottom member is moved backward. Opening control for opening the second start winning opening, which is a winning area, is executed.

  In this example, the special variable prize ball device 7, the special variable prize ball device 17, and the variable prize ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from upper left to lower right, so that the game balls dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 If the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the closed state, it moves on the special variable prize ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable prize ball device 6B thereunder.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed such that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from upper right to lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device The game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B when the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are in the closed state. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable prize ball device 17 and the variable prize ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the special variable prize ball device 7 can be placed on the variable prize ball device 6B without winning. When the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is open, the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening, and the special variable winning ball is dropped. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom surface member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward to open the special winning opening, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls as it is toward the out opening.

  Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulating pieces for reducing the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. I have. In this example, the special variable prize ball device 7, the special variable prize ball device 17, and the variable prize ball device 6B are provided with the restriction pieces, so that the game flows from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow to flow is delayed more than when there is no regulating piece.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable prize ball device 17 is disposed on the left side and the variable prize ball device 6B is disposed on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to be gently inclined from upper right to lower left, and when the bottom member is not receded and is in a closed state, the special variable winning ball device is changed from the variable winning ball device 6B. In this sense, the variable prize ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable prize ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side in this sense because the game ball is configured to flow toward the 17th. It can be said that.

  A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is controlled to be opened and the large winning opening is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the gaming ball into the special winning opening and obtain a prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  In the special winning opening, a switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, although the number of prize balls is smaller than when the gaming ball has won the large winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball passes (enters) another prize port, such as the first start prize port 1 or the second start prize port. Therefore, if the special variable winning prize ball device 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning prize ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning port is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the game ball to the special winning port to obtain the prize ball, and therefore, for the player, You will be at a disadvantage.

  In the second start winning opening, a second starting switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball winning in the second start winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning port), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning port). Is provided on the right side of the game area, and during a big hit game or a KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area by a firing operation (a so-called right-hit operation). )I do.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the normal symbols is changed based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, and thus the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game state shifts to the big hit game state based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41, so that the passing gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that plays both roles of the normal starting area and the operating area.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect frame LED 9 is provided around the gaming area. .

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous that the player performs a firing operation (a so-called left-hand operation) aiming at the left side of the game area. When a player performs a left-hand operation by rotating the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a game ball enters a first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, a first special symbol display is performed. The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the first special figure game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on a big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit”. . If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained. Note that, even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be "small hit".

  After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state for the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a gaming state after the big hit gaming state (a normal state, a probable change state (high probability state), a KT state, a high base state, etc.) are prepared. The big hit type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  After the big hitting game state ends, the state may be controlled to a certain change state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the big hit type.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  In the KT state, KT control is performed, which is more likely to cause a small hit than in the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hitting game state, so that less prize balls can be obtained than in the big hitting game state, but this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the high base state, a control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure change time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is executed (hour saving state), and the general figure game is described as "per-figure hit". For example, by increasing the probability that the game ball becomes higher than the normal state, a control (high opening control, high base control) that allows the game ball to easily enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and thus is an advantageous state for the player.

  The probable change state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. I do. A condition in which the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games is an end condition is also referred to as a frequency cut (such as a frequency cut probability change).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a probable change state, a KT state, a high base state, and the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the initial setting state (for example, when a predetermined reset process is not performed after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). It is a state that is done.

  When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the certain state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous that the player performs a firing operation (right-hand operation) aiming to the right of the game area. When the player performs a right-handing operation by rotating the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary figure game. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the second special game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit”, If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the second special map game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state for the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. After the display result in the second special map game becomes "small hit", the game is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed).

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the point of the frame LED 9 is performed. It may be performed by, for example, turning on / off the light, or operating the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design) to be "big hit" (also referred to as big hit reliability or big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 includes various switches (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B)) for game ball detection, and count switches (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) (For example, a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and a switch has been turned on), and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a door for a special winning opening door. The signal is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed) Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further controls the sound designation signal (the signal designating the sound to be output) in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the frame LED 9 and the right-turn notification LED 37. The LED is supplied to the substrate 13, and an LED signal (a signal for designating the ON / OFF state of the LED) is supplied to the LED control substrate 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The LED control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37. The LED control board 14 drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and specifies the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right strike notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the turning on / off of the LED.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes sound output, control of turning on / off the LED (supply of a sound designation signal, LED signal, and the like), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal). And an output port.

  Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control board 12, the audio control board 13, and the LED control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after finishing the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S25A). The CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process every time the timer is interrupted, so that the execution of the first special symbol game and management of suspension are realized (details will be described later). Further, the CPU 103 executes a second special symbol process process (step S25B). When the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process every time the timer is interrupted, execution of the second special symbol game, management of suspension, and the like are realized. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be simultaneously executed in parallel.

  Subsequent to the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process (step S25C). When the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process at each timer interrupt, control of a big hit game state, a small hit game state, control of a game state, and the like are realized (details will be described later).

  Subsequent to the accessory control process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the game machine to be confirmed outside the game machine. Processing is also performed. In the test terminal process, the CPU 103 performs control to also output a test signal (right-handed test signal) capable of specifying a period during which a right-handed operation is performed. Specifically, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 performs control to output a right-handed test signal during the KT state during the big hit game, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and during the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 does not perform the control of outputting the right strike test signal during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101A).

  In the first start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning in the first start winning opening, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a winning start occurs in the first winning opening, a random number for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored in a first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as holding information. Is done. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the first number of stored storages, the transmission for transmitting an effect control command for designating the occurrence of a start winning prize, the first number of stored storages, and the determination result such as the pre-reading determination to the effect control board 12. The settings are made. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  After executing the first start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special map process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the first special symbol process process (steps S110A to S113A), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the first special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In the first special symbol normal process, the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” or “big hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result. The jackpot type in the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. . Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The first variation pattern setting process in step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are determined by using a random value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of them is included. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The first special symbol change process in step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In the first special symbol variation process, a process for setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is measured. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time from the start of the change of the first special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the first special symbol change processing ends. I do.

  In the present example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel. Therefore, for example, the process shifts to the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) and the first special symbol is changed. When the special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the small special fluctuating display may be controlled to be a small hitting game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hitting game is being performed (specifically, the value of the second special map process flag is before the small hitting release). It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to the processing from the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hitting game is being performed, the value of the first special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the first special symbol change processing. In this way, the value of the first special figure process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop processing unless the small hit game is being performed. By performing such control, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is restarted after the small hit game ends. It is controlled to be. In addition, not limited to such control, for example, during a small hit game based on the change display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the change of the first special symbol is interrupted (the timer is stopped). The update may be interrupted.

  Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the game state. For example, in the normal state, when the variable display of the first special symbol is configured to be interrupted, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes longer, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol are changed. If the difference is large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period due to the stoppage of the swinging of the decorative design, and the effect gives the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable that the small hit ending period be shorter than the KT state (the first KT state and the second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state while the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the normal state.

  Further, in the case of the above-described configuration, for example, in the first KT state, the game ball is substantially difficult to win in the small hit control and no special effect is performed, so that the small hit ending period is shorter than in the second KT state. May be configured. On the other hand, in the second KT state, in the small hit control, the game ball can easily win, and the effect of emphasizing the small hit control is executed. Therefore, the small hit ending period may be configured to be longer than in the first KT state. . In this case, for example, in the first KT state, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds, whereas in the second KT state, the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds.

  Furthermore, the length of the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pre-processing period may be varied depending on the game state, as in the small hit ending period.

  The first special symbol stop process of step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. In the first special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A stops the change of the first special symbol, and stops and displays (derives) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the first special symbol. The processing for setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", a setting process for starting a big hit game is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, a process for starting a small hit game is performed. Then, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the control is in the probable change state, the KT state, or the high base state, and when the end of the number cut is established. . When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop processing ends.

  The processing executed in the second special symbol processing (step S25B) is the same as the processing executed in the first special symbol processing (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process process described with reference to FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be described. Each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as the hold information.

  In this example, since the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the process shifts to the second special symbol change process to change the change of the second special symbol. During display, a small hit may occur in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the small hit game may be controlled. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is being performed (specifically, the value of the first special map process flag is set before the small hit is released). It is determined whether the value is equivalent to the processing from the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hitting game is in progress, the value of the second special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the second special symbol change processing. In this way, the value of the second special figure process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop processing unless the small hit game is being played. By performing such control, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is restarted after the small hit game ends. It is controlled to be. In addition, not limited to such control, for example, during a small hit game based on the change display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the change of the second special symbol is interrupted (the timer is stopped). The update may be interrupted.

  Note that the small hit control based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol may be configured so that the length of the small hit fanfare period or the small hit ending period varies depending on the game state.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In this accessory control process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S120 to S128 according to the value of the accessory control process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the accessory control process (steps S120 to S128), transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The accessory control normal process of step S120 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “0”. In this accessory control normal processing, it is monitored whether or not the setting for starting the big hit game is performed, and if the setting for starting the big hit game is performed, the processing for starting the big hit game is performed. , The value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “1”.

  The gate passage waiting process in step S121 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “1”. In this gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the passing of the game ball to the passage gate 41. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “2”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S122 is executed when the accessory control process flag is “2”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “3”. The processing during opening of the big hit is performed based on the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23 and the measured elapsed time. The processing includes determining whether it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “4”. Then, the processing during opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S124 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “4”. The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the big winning port has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “3”. The value of the flag is updated to “5”. When the value of the accessory control process flag is updated, the post-jackpot opening process ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S125 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “5”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control, KT control, and high base control. When such setting is performed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S126 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "6". The small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the special winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “7”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “7”. The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state comes, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “8”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S128 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “8”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that it is possible to confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command in the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative luminous body such as a frame LED 9 and a decorative LED, and a driving of the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 in FIG. 7 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a control effect command at the time of a start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the LED control board 14. Various effect control such as turning on / off / blinking the frame LED 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect process. Also, when the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hitting effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hitting game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit game state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Run. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and the extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 074IW)
Next, the characteristic part 074IW will be described. First, a gaming state in the present feature part 074IW will be described. First, the game state in the feature part 074IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. In the characteristic part 074IW, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). The case where it is controlled, the case where it is controlled to the low probability and the first KT state (low probability / first KT state), and the case where it is controlled to the high probability and the first KT state (the high probability / the first KT state). , High probability and the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

  In the first KT state of the KT states, as described later, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is easily opened, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and Is extremely rare (for example, about one ball every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, the state is controlled so that small hits are likely to occur, and the state is controlled to be in the high base state, so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be long. In the second KT state among the KT states, as described later, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is transferred to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, the state is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur, and the state is controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

  The KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in the characteristic portion 074IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state at the time of ordinary drawing is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. When the first special symbol fluctuates, the ratio determined to be a small hit is low, whereas when the second special symbol fluctuates, the ratio determined to be a small hit is increased (but will be described later). For this reason, the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to fluctuate, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Note that the configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which the KT state is more likely to be a small hit than the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning prize ball device 6B will be in the open state in the normal state is the same as the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol fluctuates. By configuring the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the KT state has a higher ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time than the normal state, and the KT state is changed to the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

  In addition, the characteristic part 074IW is configured so that the time required from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to reach the variable winning ball device 6B is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and by a group of nails forming a flow path of the game ball. As will be described in detail later, in this characteristic part 074IW, the variable winning prize ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing the passing gate 41. When the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to be opened when one game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required until the variable prize ball is opened. Of game balls can be directly won in the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Further, the movable body 32 is moved from the upper retreat position (the position shown in FIG. 9-33 (1)) to an advanced position (FIG. 9-33 (FIG. 9-33 (1)) that overlaps the small symbol display area. A linear up and down movement is possible up to position (2). The movable body 32 requires a moving time of 2 seconds to move from the advanced position to the retracted position as the initial position. Therefore, the upper limit of the time required for the movable body 32 to perform the home return operation (the operation of moving from an arbitrary position to the retreat position) is 2 seconds.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability.

  First, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the non-probability state (low-probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the non-probable change state (low probability state), when the change display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “235/65536” and the small hit probability is "6298/65536". In the non-probability state (low probability state), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “235/65536” and the small hit probability is “62986/65536”.

  Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the probability change state (high probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the probable change state (high probability state), when the change display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “2350/65536” and the small hit probability is “ 6298/65536 ". Further, in the probability change state (high probability state), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is “2350/65536” and the small hit probability is “62986/65536”.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and may be configured so that, for example, the small hit probability becomes 0 (that is, the determination value that does not include the determination value corresponding to the small hit). For example, in the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 and the determination value for the small hit may not be included.

  In FIG. 9-1 (A), the small hit probability is matched and the loss probability is different between the probable change state (high-probability state) and the non-probability state (low-probability state). In ()), the small hit probability may be made lower than that of the non-probable variable state (low-probability state) by the increase of the big hit probability with respect to the non-probable-variable state (low-probability state), and the outlier probability may be matched.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-1 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table indicates that the type of the big hit is “2R normal big hit”, “2R probable big hit”, “ This is a table that is referred to for determining one of “6R normal big hit”, “6R certain variable big hit”, and “10R certain variable big hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the characteristic part 074IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, “10R probability variable hit” is determined with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56% Is determined to be "6R probable big hit", and "6R normal big hit" is determined with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the characteristic part 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, “10R certain variation big hit” is determined with a probability of 10%, and 50% Is determined as "6R probability variable jackpot", 5% probability is determined as "2R probability variable jackpot", and 35% probability is determined as "2R normal variable jackpot".

  The “10R probability changing big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to a 16-bit big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends. The “6R probability change big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of 6 rounds and the state is shifted to the high probability state after the big hit game state ends. The “2R probability changing big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to the high probability state after the big hit game state ends.

  The “6R normal big hit” is a big hit in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state of six rounds and the state is shifted to the low probability state after the big hit game state ends. The “2R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds and is controlled to the low probability state after the big hit game state ends.

  In the feature part 074IW, when the “10R probability variable hit”, “6R probability variable hit”, and “6R normal big hit”, a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses in each round of the big hit game. Until a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls are won, the large winning opening is controlled to be in an open state, and a maximum of 10 large winning openings can be won every round. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probable big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the big winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of winnings in the large winning opening that can be won every round is about two to three.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 074IW, when the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to one of the first KT state, the second KT state, and the non-KT state according to the gaming state before the big hit game and the big hit type. The manner of transition of the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIGS. 9-20).

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decoration symbol used in the characteristic portion 074IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 is data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4, nine types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special symbol and the decoration symbol, and the second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the decoration symbol 34 types of # 01 to # 34 are used. Hereinafter, for example, a variation pattern #n (n = 01 to 09 or 01 to 34) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  When performing the variation display of the first special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the non-KT first special symbol shown in FIG. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation is determined to one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 06.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, when the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state) is set, FIG. The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, the first variation pattern is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 07 to # 09.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the non-KT second special symbol shown in FIG. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the pattern is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be a loss, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when the small hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a relatively long period of 5 minutes.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, even when the non-KT state is in effect, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is made, a situation arises in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning game balls to the special winning opening. Would. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9C, even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely increased and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. Is reduced to reduce the frequency of occurrence of small hits, thereby preventing a situation in which a small hit is aimed at acquiring a prize ball even in the non-KT state. In the characteristic portion 074IW, the “frequency of occurrence of small hits” is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, the small hits per unit time Is higher than the normal state.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is obtained even if a big hit occurs. Is relatively long, such as 5 minutes, to prevent an act of aiming for a prize ball by unreasonably winning a special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, since the digestion of the first hold memory does not need to be longer than in the case of a small hit, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the case of a small hit. I have.

  In the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the low probability / first KT state is set, the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state is ended. The variation pattern table is selected according to the number of times of the variation after that. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9D, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06 is performed. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined that the first variation of the low probability / first KT state is the first variation, the second variation pattern # 04 of the shortened variation having a short variation time of 5 seconds. It is determined. If the first change of the low probability / first KT state is determined to be a small hit, the second change pattern # 05 (second start winning opening opening) which is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. Fluctuation pattern for preparation). In the characteristic portion 074IW, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, although the frequency of small hits increases, the opening time of the variable prize ball device 6B is lengthened to actually increase the special variable prize. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately formed. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, before the transition to the first KT state, the variable prize ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 17 are changed. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 17 to an open state after a sufficient time elapses until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member have fallen, it is possible to win a special winning opening. This prevents a situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. When it is determined that the first variation of the low probability / first KT state is a big hit, the second variation pattern # 06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for two minutes.

  In addition, in the case of executing the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations after ending the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state, FIG. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 49th variation shown in E) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9E, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13 are displayed. Determined to be one. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9E, when it is determined to be out of range from the low probability / first KT state to the 2nd to 49th variation, the second variation pattern of the shortened variation having a short variation time of 5 seconds # 07 or a second variation pattern # 08 of a shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 1 second in some cases. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 09 with reach may be determined. When the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th change of the low probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 10 of the shortened change having a short change time of 5 seconds, and the change time is even shorter as 1 second. The second variation pattern # 11 of the shortened variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 07 and # 10 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second change patterns # 08 and # 11 are where one or more second hold storages are stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the user is present. Thus, the configuration is such that the use of the reserved storage is expedited and the operation rate is increased. When it is determined to be a big hit as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit which triggered the low probability / first KT state is ended, the fluctuation display of the 50th fluctuation (ie, the final fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state, any of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16 is performed. Is determined.

  In the characteristic portion 074IW, when the state is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, for example, a character display such as “during a chance time” is displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when it is determined to be a loss or a small hit as the 50th change of the low probability / first KT state, a character display such as “CHANCE TIME END !!” Is determined as the second variation pattern # 14 or the second variation pattern # 15 accompanied by an end display for performing As shown in FIG. 9F, when a large hit is determined as the 50th change of the low probability / first KT state, a character display such as “CHANCE TIME END !!” is displayed on the image display device 5. After the end display to be performed, the second variation pattern # 16 with a predetermined resurrection display is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the characteristic portion 074IW, when a big hit occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern # 07 having a variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. Is configured to determine. This is a case in which a big hit has occurred immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a long change time, Since the fluctuation of the second special symbol executed during the fluctuation of the big hit of the first special symbol is configured to be forcibly released, the forcible release frequently occurs even in the second KT state, and the player loses the small hit. You will not receive any profits. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, the change time of the big hit change of the first special symbol is set to a short change time, so that the game mode shifts to the big hit game state based on the change of the first special symbol before the forced loss frequently occurs. It is configured.

  Unlike the feature part 074IW, even when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the first special symbol, the change of the second special symbol is not forced out (for example, the first special symbol). When the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol big hit is stopped, the second special symbol is forcibly removed. In the case of the gaming machine, the change time of the first special symbol big hit in the KT state May be a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state. If the change time of the big hit is set to the same short change time as the loss, the player will You will not be able to receive any profits from small hits. Therefore, if the change time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is set to a long change time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, there is a sufficient time that the small hit can be generated at least a plurality of times. (For example, one minute).

  When executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / first KT state, the fluctuation after ending the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit that triggered the high probability / first KT state A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of times. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be performed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, one of the second variation patterns # 17 to # 21 is performed. Is determined.

  In addition, similarly to the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), even when it is determined to be out of the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the variation time is determined. In some cases, the second variation pattern # 17 having a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds is determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined to be out of the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 18 with reach may be determined. In addition, even when the small change is determined as the first change of the high probability / first KT state, the change pattern (second change pattern # 19) for preparing the second starting winning opening may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small fluctuation is the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), when it is determined to be a big hit as the first variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

  In addition, if the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation is executed after the big hit game based on the 6R probability variable big hit which triggered the high probability / first KT state is executed, the high change shown in FIG. The probability / first KT and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the second variation and thereafter are selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed as the second variation of the high probability / first KT state or later, any of the second variation patterns # 22 to # 28 is performed. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when it is determined to be out of order from the second change of the high probability / first KT state as shown in FIG. There is a case where the second variation pattern # 22 of the shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 5 seconds or the second variation pattern # 23 of the shortened variation whose variation time is as short as 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of position after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. If the small hit is determined as the second or higher change of the high probability / first KT state, the second change pattern # 25 of the shortened change having a short change time of 5 seconds, and the change time is further shortened to 1 second. The second variation pattern # 26 of the variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit as the second or later variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 22 and # 25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second change patterns # 23 and # 26 are one or more second hold storages. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the user is present. Thus, the configuration is such that the use of the reserved storage is expedited and the operation rate is increased. If it is determined to be a big hit after the second variation of the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the state is the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. The selected variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, the variation is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 34. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when it is determined to be out of place in the high probability / second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 29 of the shortened variation as short as 1.5 seconds. Or the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 30 of the normal variation of 5 seconds. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 31 with reach may be determined. Also, when it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, the variation time is determined to be the second variation pattern # 32 of the shortened variation as short as 1.5 seconds, or the variation time is usually 5 seconds. The second variation pattern # 33 of the variation may be determined. Further, when it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 34 with reach is determined.

  More specifically, when the change pattern is determined, it is determined according to which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol the variable display is to be performed, the current game state, and the variable display result. Using the variation pattern table, a lottery process is performed based on random numbers for determining variation patterns, and which variation pattern is determined.

  In the example shown in the characteristic part 074IW, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed with a high probability in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a configuration may be employed in which a short variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the low probability state, and a short variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the high probability state.

  Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 9-5 shows an opening pattern of the variable winning prize ball device 6B and the special variable winning prize ball device 17 when a small hit occurs. 9-5 (1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-5 (2) shows a variable winning ball device in the second KT state. 6B shows an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17.

  First, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), when a game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 performs a normal symbol change display, and When it is determined to be a regular symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the symbol is lost, the lost symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying a hit symbol or a missing symbol is 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process 0.1 seconds is set. After the elapse, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

  If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is determined that a small hit is to be made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is won in the special winning hole. A possible state is achieved (however, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning prize ball device 17 opens for only a very short period of 0.2 seconds, so that almost no winning is expected). However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.2 seconds, 0.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, the opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although small hits are likely to occur, it is extremely rare that a game ball wins a special winning opening (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning prize ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning prize ball device 6B can be opened only in the next ordinary symbol. This is after a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, in the first KT state, a closed period of at least 0.5 second is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

  Further, in the present characteristic portion 074IW, in the first KT state, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed. After a total of 0.5 seconds, which is a total of 0.2 seconds of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, 0.2 seconds of the symbol fixing time, and 0.1 seconds of the pre-opening process of opening the second winning opening, the game ball is The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to arriving at the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Normally, since the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to the time when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the symbols are not changed is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is already opened. When controlled to the state, the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not normally changed are more likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

  Next, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), when a game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, a normal symbol change display is executed on the normal symbol display 20, When it is determined to be a regular symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the symbol is lost, the lost symbol is derived and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. In this characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying a hit symbol or a missing symbol is set to 0.2 second. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), after the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening opening process is set. After the elapse, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

  If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is determined that a small hit is to be made, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, if the small hit is a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), Game balls can be won in the special winning opening.

  In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely short, 0.2 seconds. Also, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol fluctuation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0) is set as an interval period (closed period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened. .2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening opening process). Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the opening time of the upstream variable winning prize ball device 6B is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that it is compared with the first KT state. The game balls easily enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and the game balls easily enter the special winning opening. However, in the case of a small hit, since the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for only a very short period of 0.2 seconds, even in the second KT state, it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to enter the special winning hole.

  In the second KT state, a game ball is easily won in a special winning opening, and a prize ball is easily obtained. In this example, this is also called “small hit RUSH”. Is displayed.

  Further, in the present characteristic part 074IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed. After a lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1.0 second, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 second, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds, The time required from passing through the passage gate 41 to arriving at the variable winning ball device 6B is about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Normally, the variable prize ball device 6B is in an open state because the time required for the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 and reach the variable prize ball device 6B is longer than the time when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled. Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbol is not normally changed to be won in the variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). (See step S26). In addition, in the ordinary symbol process process of step S26, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is the probable change state (high probability state), and determines whether the game state is the non-KT state, the first KT state, or the second KT state. Regardless of whether or not there is a jackpot game state, it is determined whether or not to make a regular hit with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%).

  In the characteristic part 074IW, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol and the symbol determination time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second starting winning opening opening process is the second time. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 second in the 1KT state and increasing it to 2.6 second in the second KT state has been described. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different by making the fluctuating time or the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning prize ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Thus, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different. In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any one of the above methods, winning in the special winning opening in the first KT state can be suppressed. .

  In the characteristic unit 074IW, as described later, in the first KT state, the high base state is set by setting a high base flag indicating that the state is the high base state, thereby obtaining the state shown in FIG. 9-5 (1). In this manner, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be long. In the second KT state, by controlling the low base state without setting the high base flag, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be shortened as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2). ing.

  Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-opened during the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, in the case where the opening probability of the variable winning ball device 6B is increased in the low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. In this case, it is possible to prevent the variable winning prize ball device 6B from winning a prize, and to prevent a right-handing operation from being performed during the low probability / non-KT state.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is because, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable symbol is a variable winning prize ball in a state where the variation of the ordinary symbol is stopped and the status of the ordinary symbol is not stored. This is because the device 6B is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the movement of the second special symbol at the timing of stopping the change. The variable prize ball device 6B does not open until the game ball that has passed through the variable prize ball device 6B or the special variable prize ball device 17 allows the special prize port to win. On the other hand, in the characteristic part 074IW, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shortened, so that the variable prize ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and reaches the variable prize ball device 6B. Is set to be started, it is possible to eliminate a capture element by a shooting operation aiming at a small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

  9-6 and 9-7 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H) are decorations variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols. This is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a pattern fluctuation pattern. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of the variation. Therefore, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. Control.

  The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be out. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 10R probability variation big hit. . The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 6R probability variation big hit. . The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 specifying command (6R normal big hit specifying command)) for specifying that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is a 6R normal big hit. . The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R probability variation big hit. . The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R regular big hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R normal big hit. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

  Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In the characteristic unit 074IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command. Therefore, the display result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since the display result specifying command for the first special symbol can be determined to be the display result specifying command received immediately before the second variation pattern command, the display result specifying command for the second special symbol can be determined. Although the designation command can be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be different.

  In addition, instead of transmitting the display result designation command, the game control microcomputer 100 responds to each of the 10R probability variable hit, 6R probability variable hit, 6R normal large hit, 2R probability variable hit, 2R normal large hit, small hit, and miss. The variation pattern command may be determined, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

  The command 9C00 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting end designation command) for designating that the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 has been completed. The command 9C01 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting start designation command) for designating that lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 has been started.

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first forced symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped. The command A003 (H) is an effect control command (second forced symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped.

  The command BXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. B000 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the start of a big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). B001 (H) is an effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end specifying command: ending specifying command). B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of a special winning opening) for designating a display during a round during a big hit game. Note that the number of rounds to be displayed in “XX” is set. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) for specifying a display after the round during the big hit game (display of an interval between rounds).

  The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening in a state where the first number of retained memories has not reached four. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening in a state where the second number of stored memories has not reached four. Note that a command indicating the first number of reserved storages may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second number of retained storages may be transmitted as the second effective start winning designation command. In the example, the first effective start winning designation command and the second effective start winning designation command are commands indicating that there is a start winning.

  The command C801 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) for designating that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first customer) that designates the first customer waiting state (a state in which the first special symbol has not been changed and the first hold storage has not been stored). Wait demo display designation command). The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (second customer) that designates a second customer waiting state (a state in which the second special symbol has not been changed and the second hold storage is not stored). Wait demo display designation command). The first customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. The second customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

  The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low-precision / non-KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the low probability / non-KT state. The command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low-precision / first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the low probability / first KT state. The command E002 (H) is an effect control command (high accuracy / first KT background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the high probability / first KT state. The command E003 (H) is an effect control command (high-accuracy / second KT background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the high probability / second KT state.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11, The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 9-6 and FIG. 9-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. Note that the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command relating to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. Note that the case where the value of the first special figure process flag is a value indicating step S110A is a state in which the first special symbol display device 4A does not perform the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 074 IWS50A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is from the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is a case where the value does not indicate the end processing (step S128), and is neither during a big hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during a small hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the ordinary accessory control process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 checks the value of the first reserved storage number (step 074IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is checked. If the first reserved storage number is 0, the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52A).

  If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and (Step 074IWS53A), decrement the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 074IWS54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is calculated as the first reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area. Accordingly, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are determined. The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variable flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is the low probability / non-KT state, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variable flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, it is determined that the state is the low probability / first KT state, and the low probability / first KT background designation command is determined. When the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability / first KT state is determined. The high-accuracy / first KT background designation command is determined, and the high-accuracy / second KT background designation command is determined when the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is off, and the high probability / second KT state is determined. Send.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating (step 074IWS57A). Specifically, if the second big hit flag indicating that a big hit is set based on the change display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating, the flow shifts to step 074IWS69A without performing the processing after step 074IWS58A. With this, when the change of the first special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the second special symbol, it is configured to forcibly lose regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step 074IWS57A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) of a hit as a random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS59A, so that at the time of starting prize. Regardless of which hit determination random number has been obtained, the hit may be forcibly set to be off.

  Further, for example, when the big hit of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step 074IWS57A, the processing of steps 074IWS58A to S63A is not performed, and a random number value (fixed value) of a loss is set as the hit determination random number and small. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly removed regardless of which hit determination random number was acquired at the time of the start winning.

  When the big hit of the second special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58A), and executes the big hit judgment module (step 074IWS59A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines a jackpot if the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is determined to be a big hit (step 074IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating a big hit based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step 074IWS61A). . Then, it is determined whether the big hit type is 10R certain variable big hit, 6R certain big hit or 6R normal big hit based on the hit type determining random number (step 074IWS62A), the big hit type is stored (step 074IWS63A), and step 074IWS69A. Move to.

  If it is determined in step 074IWS60A that it is not a big hit, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 074IWS64A). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step 074IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (step 074). Step 074IWS66A). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS69A.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is “0” (step 074IWS69A). If the value is “0”, step 074IWS75A Move to. If the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, if the state is the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (step 074IWS70A), It is determined whether it has become “0” (step 074IWS71A). If the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the flow shifts to step 074IWS75A. When the value of the high base number counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 074IWS72A) and shortens the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The special figure time-saving flag indicating that the control is being performed is reset (step 074IWS73A). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS75A.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, as described later, the high base flag is set and the number of times of performing the variable display in the high base state is managed because the low probability is set at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / High base state (low probability / first KT state) and the variable display is executed 50 times. In the case of the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), when the 50th variation display is started, Y is determined in Steps 074IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in Steps 074IWS72A and S72B. At the same time, the special figure time saving flag is reset in steps 074 IWS 73 A and S 73 B, and the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

  Then, in step 074IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75A). Although illustration is omitted, a symbol to be stopped immediately before step 074IWS75A is determined.

  In step 074IWS59A, in consideration of the game state, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table.

  FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not the special figure time reduction flag indicating that the special symbol variation display is being shortened is being controlled. (Step 074IWS1700A). In this example, the special figure time saving flag is set and the special symbol change display is shortened, so that it is more advantageous to execute the second special symbol change display (FIG. 9-2). To FIG. 9-4), a small hit is likely to occur, and the state is controlled to the KT state. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-operation data shown in FIG. 9A as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 074IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the KT shown in FIG. 9B as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 074IWS1702A).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the fluctuation pattern table determined to be used in steps 074IWS1701A and S1702A, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9B is to be used (step 074IWS1703A). In this example, the change time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the change pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, a variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1704A).

  In addition, when the variation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 074 IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer and sets the variation time. Is started (step 074IWS1705A), and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 074IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol change processing (step 074IWS1707A).

  FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol change process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the ordinary accessory control process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120A). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is from the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is a case where the value does not indicate the end processing (step S128), and is neither during a big hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during a small hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if not yet transmitted, Based on the determination result, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) is sent to effect control CPU 120. Then, control for transmission is performed (step 074IWS1121A).

  Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variable time timer (step 074IWS1122A), and when the first variable time timer times out (step 074IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1123A). Step 074 IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

  If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1125A). Whether the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  If the big special symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small special symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1126A). Whether the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. The determination can be made by confirming whether or not the second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the process is terminated.

  If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the change display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit (step 074IWS1127A). . Note that whether or not the change display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the change display of the first special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the change display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit type is the 10R certain big hit or the 6R certain big hit (step 074IWS1128A). Note that whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot or the 6R probability variable jackpot can be determined by, for example, checking the type of the jackpot stored in step 074IWS63A. If it is a 10R probability variable hit or a 6R probability variable hit, the process is terminated.

  This is either the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (Y of step 074IWS1125A) or the case where the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126A). In the case where the variation display of the first special symbol which is not accompanied (that is, the 6R normal big hit) is being executed (Y in step 074IWS1127A, N in step 074IWS1128A), the CPU 103 sends the first forced symbol to the effect control CPU 120. Control for transmitting the finalization designation command is performed (step 074IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

  By executing the processes of steps 074IWS1125A to S1129A, in the characteristic portion 074IW, the variation display of the second special symbol has a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, when the variable display of the first special symbol which is a normal big hit (6R normal big hit in this example) is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is changed. A large hit and a small hit are prevented from occurring at the same time with the second special symbol. In this case, on the side of the effect control CPU 120, if the variation display of the first special symbol is determined to be forcible, the variation of the decoration symbol is determined based on the second compulsory symbol determination designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129A. Control is performed so as to forcibly display the missing symbol as a display result.

  In the present example, the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the probability variation is a large hit (in this example, a 10R probability variation big hit or a 6R probability variation big hit). If the first special symbol change display is being executed, the first special symbol change process is terminated as it is (see Y of step 074 IWS1128A). In this case, the change display of the second special symbol is performed. Based on the small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (step S126), and the game shifts to the small hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, N is determined in step 074IWS1120A, and the processing in steps 074IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first variable time timer in step 074IWS1122A is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol that is a certain variation big hit is being executed, the first variation time timer is set during the small hit game. Update is interrupted and the first special symbol change display is continuously executed. When the small hit game ends, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated again to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

  Further, in this example, the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and during the variation display of the first special symbol which is a loss or a small hit. Even in the case where there is, the first special symbol change processing is terminated as it is (refer to N of step 074 IWS1127A). Therefore, even when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is a small hit, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, which is a loss or a small hit, is being executed, the first fluctuation is also displayed during the small hit game. When the update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hitting game is ended, the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

  FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 causes the first special symbol display device 4A to derive and display a stopped symbol of the first special symbol (step 074IWS2014A). In this case, if the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command has been transmitted in step 074 IWS1129A of the first special symbol variation process, the first special symbol is forcibly set as the stop symbol of the first special symbol regardless of the determination result at the start of variation. The out-of-design is derived and displayed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 074IWS2015A). When the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates that the big hit signal 1 (a signal indicating that a big hit game is being played) and the big hit signal 2 (a signal indicating that a big hit is being played) are externally output. The big hit signal output flag is set (step 074 IWS2029A). In the characteristic part 074IW, based on the setting of the jackpot signal output flag in step 074IWS2029A, the information output process (step S23) is executed, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 , The external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag indicating that a big hit is started (step 074IWS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first big hit flag (step 074IWS2017A).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018A), and also performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019A). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS2027A.

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2018A and S2019A, in the present example, the lighting of the right-hand display 26 is started when a big hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-hand operation during the big hit game. And the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

  In the present example, after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game is started based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41. The lighting of the display 26 may be started.

  If the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether the first small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 074IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (step 074IWS2026A). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS2027A.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS2027A).

  In the present example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, it is configured to be able to execute a right strike notification for urging the player to fire a game ball to the right of the game area. I have. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, a fire promotion notification for urging the player to fire the game ball aiming at the passage gate 41 as the right strike notification can be executed. May be.

  Also, in the state where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the right strike notification and the launch promotion notification are not executed, and in the state where the game ball has won the first start winning opening, the right strike notification and the launch promotion notification are performed. (In this case, since it is in the gate waiting state, even if the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening, the change display of the first special symbol is not immediately started, but the first holding symbol is stored). May be configured.

  Conversely, when the passage of the game ball at the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is low (for example, a sound output of a small volume or a small screen display). Thus, a left-handed notification that prompts the player to fire a game ball to the left of the game area may be performed. On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is high (for example, a sound output of a large volume, Left-handed notification may be performed by a large-screen display). With such a configuration, the launch notification can be accurately performed. In particular, with the above configuration, for a player who has accidentally fired a game ball to the right of the game area, while performing a slight left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is low. Alternatively, for a player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation, the left-handed notification may be performed in a manner in which the degree of recognition around the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt a player who intentionally performs a right-handing operation to return to a left-handing operation from a store clerk of the game store.

  Further, in the above case, a left-handed notification may be made when the number of detected game balls at the passing gate 41, the second starting winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, in the passage gate 41, when a game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, five times) within a predetermined period (for example, one minute), a left-hitting notification is made. A left-handed notification may be made when a small number (for example, one) or more game balls are detected.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, the demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the demonstration display is performed in the normal state, the demonstration gate is set to the pass gate 41, the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be terminated and the left-handed notification may be performed.

  FIG. 9-12 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state where the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. The case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing is a state in which the second special symbol display device 4B does not perform the variable display of the second special symbol.

  In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 074 IWS50B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is from the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is a case where the value does not indicate the end processing (step S128), and is neither during a big hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during a small hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 checks the value of the second reserved storage number (step 074IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is checked. If the second reserved storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52B).

  If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and (Step 074IWS53B), decrease the value of the second reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. (Step 074IWS54B). That is, in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is calculated by the second reserved storage number = n− 1 is stored in the storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are always matched with the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56B). It should be noted that a specific manner of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the processing shown in step 074 IWS56A of the first special symbol normal processing.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating (step 074IWS57B). Specifically, if the first big hit flag indicating that a big hit is set based on the change display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing. If it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating, the flow shifts to step 074IWS69B without performing the processing of step 074IWS58B and thereafter. Thereby, when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the first special symbol, it is configured to forcibly lose regardless of whether the big hit determination value is stored.

  In addition, the method of forcibly removing is not limited to the method described above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 074IWS57B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) of a hit as a random number for hit determination is performed, and by moving to step 074IWS59B, any one of the starting prizes can be obtained. May be forcibly determined to be a loss regardless of whether the hit determination random number has been obtained.

  Further, for example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 074IWS57B, the processing of steps 074IWS58B to S63B is not performed, and a random number value (fixed value) of a loss is set as a hit judgment random number. By performing the hit determination, the hit may be forcibly removed regardless of which hit determination random number was acquired at the time of the start winning.

  When the big hit of the first special symbol is not fluctuating, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58B) and executes the big hit judgment module (step 074IWS59B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines a jackpot if the hit determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. If it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step 074IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the change display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS61B). . Then, based on the random number for judging hit type, it is determined whether the big hit type is 10R certain big hit, 6R certain big hit, 2R certain big hit or 2R normal big hit (step 074IWS62B), and the big hit type is stored (step 074IWS63B). ), And proceed to step 074 IWS 69B.

  If the big hit is not determined in step 074IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 074IWS64B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. If it is determined to be a small hit (step 074IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is made based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (step 074). Step 074IWS66B). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS69B.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is “0” (step 074IWS69B). If the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter is not “0”, that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the high base number counter (Step 074IWS70B), It is determined whether the value has become “0” (step 074IWS71B). When the value of the high base number counter does not become “0”, the flow shifts to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base number counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 074IWS72B), and shortens the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that the control is being performed is reset (step 074IWS73B). Then, the flow shifts to step 074IWS75B.

  Then, in step 074IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75B). Although illustration is omitted, a symbol to be stopped immediately before step 074IWS75B is determined.

  In step 074IWS59B, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be made by using any of the non-probable change big hit determination table and the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the game state.

  The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process has been described. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 074 IWS1700A, and checks whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the non-variable pattern shown in FIG. 9C as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The second special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected. If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the probability change flag and the high base flag are set, As a variation pattern table for determining a pattern, one of the variation pattern tables for the second special symbol for KT shown in FIGS. 9-3 (D) to 9-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probable change flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), if the first change, the second special pattern change pattern table shown in FIG. Is selected, and if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9C is selected. If it is the 50th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. Select the special symbol variation pattern table. For example, if both the probable change flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), the first change is the second special symbol change shown in FIG. 9-4 (G). The pattern table is selected, and if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-4 (H) is selected. Further, for example, if the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-4 (I) is selected.

  FIG. 9-13 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol changing process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the ordinary accessory control process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120B). The case where the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is from the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is a case where the value does not indicate the end processing (step S128), and is neither during a big hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during a small hit game (special variable winning prize ball device 17 is opened). is there.

  If the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal processing (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if not yet transmitted, One of the display result specifying commands (display result 1 specifying command, display result 2 specifying command, display result 3 specifying command, display result 5 specifying command, display result 6 specifying command, display result 7 specifying command) based on the determination result Is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1121B).

  Next, the CPU 103 decrements the second variable time timer by 1 (step 074IWS1122B), and when the second variable time timer times out (step 074IWS1123B), performs control to transmit the second symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074WS1123B). Step 074IWS1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS1130B).

  If the second variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1125B). Whether the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is determined, for example, by setting the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a first big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the change display of the first special symbol.

  If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1126B). Whether the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is determined, for example, by setting the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process. The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a first small hit flag indicating a small hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the process is terminated.

  If the small special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a large hit (step 074IWS1127B). . Note that whether or not the change display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the second big hit flag is set. If the change display of the second special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the process ends.

  If the change display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 checks whether the big hit type is a 10R certain hit big hit, a 6R certain hit big hit, or a 2R certain hit big hit (step 074IWS1128B). . Whether it is a 10R probability variable hit, a 6R probability variable hit, or a 2R probability variable hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the type of the jackpot stored in step 074IWS63B. If it is a 10R probability variable hit, a 6R probability variable hit, or a 2R probability variable hit, the process is terminated as it is.

  This is the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (Y in step 074IWS1125B) or the case where the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 074IWS1126B), and the 10R certain variable big hit, the 6R certain variable big hit, and If the second special symbol variation display that is not any of the 2R-probable jackpots (that is, the 2R normal jackpot) is being executed (Y in step 074IWS1127B, N in step 074IWS1128B), the CPU 103 for effect control CPU120 Control for transmitting the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS1130B).

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS1125B to S1129B, in the characteristic portion 074IW, the variation display of the first special symbol has a large hit or a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol. In this case, when the change display of the second special symbol which is the normal big hit (in this example, 2R normal big hit) is being executed, the change display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is changed. A large hit and a small hit are prevented from occurring at the same time with the second special symbol. In this case, on the side of the effect control CPU 120, if the variation display of the second special symbol is determined to be forcible, the variation of the decoration symbol is determined based on the second compulsory symbol determination designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129B. Control is performed so as to forcibly display the missing symbol as a display result.

  In this example, the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the probability variation is a large hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, Or, when the variation display of the second special symbol that is the 2R probability variation big hit is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y of step 074IWS1128B). Based on the fact that the symbol change display is a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S126), and the game shifts to a small hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, it is determined as N in step 074IWS1120B, and the processes of steps 074IWS1121B to S1130B are skipped, and the second variable time timer of step 074IWS1122B is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol that is a certain variation big hit is being executed, the second variation time timer is set during the small hit game. Is interrupted and the second special symbol change display is continuously executed. Then, when the small hitting game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step S120) again, and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

  Also, in this example, the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the variation display of the second special symbol that is a loss or a small hit is performed. Even in the case where there is, the second special symbol change processing is terminated as it is (refer to N of step 074 IWS1127B). Therefore, even if the change display of the first special symbol is a small hit, and the change display of the second special symbol, which is a loss or a small hit, is being executed, the second change during the small hit game is also performed. When the updating of the time timer is interrupted and the variation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hitting game is ended, the updating of the second variation time timer is restarted.

  With the above configuration, in the normal state after the end of the first KT state (after the end of the time-saving state), the remaining second hold memory can be consumed, and a big hit occurs at an unintended timing when the player is absent. Can be suppressed.

  Further, a variable winning ball device for the first special symbol is provided below the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning port), and a winning ball device for the second special symbol (to the right of the game area). In a gaming machine which is configured to provide a starting winning port which is not a variable winning ball device, and to shift to a normal state via a time saving state of a first special symbol after a second KT state (small hit RUSH) is completed. As described above, a configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly removed may be applied. In this case, as the variation efficiency of the first special symbol increases, the frequency of occurrence of small hits based on the variation display of the first special symbol increases. However, the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly removed. The occurrence frequency of the second special symbol based on the second hold memory in the normal state can be suppressed, and the occurrence of a big hit at an unintended timing when the player is absent can be further suppressed. Can be.

  FIG. 9-14 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 causes the second special symbol display device 4B to derive and display a stopped symbol of the second special symbol (step 074IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory symbol determination designation command is transmitted in step 074 IWS1129B of the second special symbol variation process, the second special symbol is forcibly set as the stop symbol of the second special symbol regardless of the determination result at the start of variation. The out-of-design is derived and displayed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step 074IWS2015B). If the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2028B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the flow directly proceeds to step 074IWS2016B.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag (step 074IWS2016B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 074IWS2017B).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018B) and also performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019B). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS2027B.

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2018B and S2019B, in the present example, the lighting of the right-hand display 26 is started when a big hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area in this example, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-hand operation during the big hit game. And the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on.

  When the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether the second small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020B). If the second small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 074IWS2022B).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2023B). If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 performs control to start the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2024B), and at the same time, Control is performed to transmit a striking start command (step 074 IWS2025B).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (step 074IWS2026B). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS2027B.

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2024B and S2025B, in the present example, the right-handed display 26 is turned on when a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area. Advantageously, the right-handed indicator 26 is illuminated.

  However, in this example, even in the case of a small hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 should already be lit when in the KT state. Therefore, in the present example, by performing the determination processing of step 074 IWS2023B, if a small hit occurs in the fluctuation display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the lighting of the right-handed display 26 is started repeatedly. The processing for transmitting the right-turn lighting start designation command is not performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS2027B).

  FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing the accessory control normal process (step S120) in the accessory control process process. In the accessory control normal processing, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the big hit start flag is set (step 074IWS2101). If the jackpot start flag has not been set, the process ends.

  If the big hit start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit start flag (step 074IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening timer before opening (step 074 IWS 2103), sets opening pattern data for round 1 according to the type of jackpot (step 074 IWS 2104), and sets “1” in the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot. Is set (step 074 IWS2105).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 074IWS2106).

  FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing the gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the accessory control process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate switch 21 (step 074IWS2501). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the processing ends. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input, the CPU 103 resets the probability variable flag, the high base flag, and the special figure time saving flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 (if set). Step 074 IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step 074IWS2504).

  In this characteristic part 074IW, the jackpot game is not started immediately when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol by executing the gate passing waiting process, but the passing gate 41 is played. The game is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21.

  FIG. 9-17 is a flowchart showing the jackpot opening process (step S123) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 074IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is turned on, that is, if a game ball that has won the special winning opening has been detected, the CPU 103 determines the number of winning balls for counting the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening. The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (step 074IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting the special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2403).

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 074 IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the flow shifts to step 074IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening by one (step 074IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. It is confirmed whether or not (step 074IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y in step 074IWS2406) or when the open time timer times out (Y in step 074IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. After stopping, the special winning opening is controlled to be closed (step 074IWS2409). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a display command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the round number counter by 1 (step 074IWS2411).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-big hit opening processing (step 074IWS2412).

  FIG. 9-18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S125) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a big hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2200). If the big hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 shifts to step 074IWS2202. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 corresponds to the big hit end display timer to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time). The value is set (step 074IWS2201), and the process ends.

  In step 074IWS2202, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 074IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2203). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2203), the CPU 103 checks whether or not a big change big hit has been reached (step 074IWS2204). If it is a probability change jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 074IWS2206).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 10R certain jackpot or the 2R certain jackpot (step 074IWS2207). It can be determined whether or not the jackpot is a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process. If it is a 10R probability change jackpot or a 2R probability change hit, the CPU 103 sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2208). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS2215. In the case of a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit, the high base flag is not set, so that the state is controlled to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

  If it is neither the 10R probability variable jackpot nor the 2R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot ended this time is the 6R probability variable jackpot (step 074IWS2209). It is to be noted that whether or not it is the 6R probability-change big hit can be determined by, for example, confirming the big hit type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074IWS2210), further sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2211). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R probability change big hit, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

  In the case of the 6R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see step 074 IWS2502 of the gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the 6R probability change big hit, the game is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent variable display. In step 074IWS69A of the first special symbol normal process and step 074IWS69B of the second special symbol normal process, Y is determined, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter in step 074IWS70A and step 074IWS70B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  If it is not a 6R probability variable hit (that is, if it is a 6R normal hit or a 2R normal hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074 IWS2212), and sets the special figure time reduction flag. To the KT state (step 074IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 074 IWS2214). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R ordinary jackpot or a 2R ordinary jackpot, the state is controlled to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state).

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 074IWS2215).

  FIG. 9-19 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S128) in the accessory control process process. In the small hit end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2300). If the small hit end display timer is set, the CPU 103 shifts to step 074IWS2302. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 sets the small hit end display timer to a display corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 074IWS2301), and the process ends.

  In step 074IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step 074IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2303). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2303), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2304). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the right-handed indicator 26 is on (step 074IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is on, the CPU 103 performs control to end the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074 IWS 2306) and transmits a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. The control is performed (step 074 IWS2307).

  In the present example, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the non-KT state, the right-handed indicator 26 is turned on at the start of the small hit game (steps 074IWS2023B to S2025B). By executing the processing of steps 074 IWS 2304 to S 2307, the lighting of the right-hand display 26 ends at the end of the small hitting game.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal processing (step 074IWS2308).

  Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic part 074IW will be described. FIG. 9-20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a manner of transition of the gaming state in the characteristic unit 074IW. First, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a shooting operation (left hit) of the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning prize port, and a variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. In addition, since the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, a 10R certain variable big hit, a 6R certain variable big hit, or a 6R normal large hit mainly occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, if a 10R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2208). Also, if a 6R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game, and until the next big hit occurs. The high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). Also, if a 6R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / low base state, the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game, and the next big hit occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the fluctuating display of 50 times is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

  After the transition to the KT state (high-probability / high-base state, low-probability / high-base state, high-probability / low-base state), in this feature part 074IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. To launch the game ball (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning prize mainly occurs in the second start winning opening, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is mainly performed. In addition, since the change display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R certain change big hit, a 6R certain change big hit, a 2R certain change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit mainly occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, if a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the high probability / low base state occurs after the end of the jackpot game. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability change big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). In the characteristic portion 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R probability variation big hit is 50% in total (see FIG. 9-1). In the base state, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%. Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends (see steps 074 IWS 2212 to S 2214).

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, if a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the high probability / low base state occurs after the end of the big hit game. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2208). If a 6R probability change big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). If a 2R normal big hit occurs in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends (see steps 074 IWS 2212 to S 2214). In the characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a 2R normal big hit is 35% (see FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)). Once in the low probability / high base state, the low probability / high base state will loop at a rate of 35%. In addition, after the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit has occurred and the low probability / high base state has been established, if the 50-time variable display is completed without the next big hit occurring, FIG. As shown, the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 074IWS69A to S73A and S69B to S73B).

  As shown in FIG. 9-20, if a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the high probability / low base state occurs after the end of the jackpot game. (High probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2208). In the characteristic portion 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit is 15%. % (See FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. If a 6R probability change big hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the game shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074 IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). If a 2R normal big hit occurs in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the game shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. The low-probability / high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the fluctuating display of 50 times ends (see steps 074 IWS 2212 to S 2214).

  In FIG. 9-20, the case where the change display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) has been described. A display may be performed. In this case, when a 10R probability variable hit or a 2R probability variable hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If a 6R probability-change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 2R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If a 6R probability-change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If a 6R probability-change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Also, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). If a 6R probability-change big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). When the 6R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high level is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the change display of 50 times ends. The base state will be maintained.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 9-21 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the effect control main processing in the characteristic unit 074IW. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9-21, after step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes a first small symbol process process (step 074IWS341), and executes a second small symbol process process (step 074IWS342). .

  In this example, the first small symbol process process of step 074 IWS 341 and the second small symbol process process of step 074 IWS 342 are executed, so that the image display device 5 displays a special symbol variable display separately from the decorative symbol variable display. In synchronization with this, the variable display of the small symbol (the first small symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second small symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol) is executed. In this example, the small symbol has a smaller display size than the decorative symbol, and is less visible than the decorative symbol. Further, in this example, when the pseudo-run is executed, in the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, once the pseudo-random chance symbol symbol is temporarily stopped and then the fluctuation display is executed again, or once or more times. However, as for the fluctuation display of the small symbol, the fluctuation display of the small symbol is continuously executed without the temporary stop display and the re-variation even when the pseudo series is executed. In addition, in this example, as described later, a shutter effect of displaying a shutter image on the image display device 5 may be executed during the variable display of the special symbol, and when the shutter effect is performed, the decorative pattern is not displayed. Although it is a display, the fluctuation display of the small symbol is continuously executed so as to be visible even during the execution of the shutter effect.

  In the feature part 074IW, in the case of a big hit, the small symbols are stopped and displayed together (when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are stopped and displayed in synchronization with the special symbol). And a big hit game state), but the stop symbol is determined regardless of which type of big hit is controlled. Thus, although the player can recognize whether or not a big hit is based on the small symbol stop display, it is difficult to recognize which type of big hit is controlled.

  In the case of a big hit, it is not always necessary to stop and display the small symbol with a symbol that does not indicate the big hit type.For example, if a big hit is made based on the change of the special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol, The small symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol indicating the jackpot type (for example, an odd symbol if the probability is a large jackpot, and an even symbol if the normal jackpot), and the jackpot is determined based on the change of the special symbol which does not correspond to the decorative symbol. In this case, the small symbol may be stopped and displayed with a symbol that does not indicate the big hit type. Thereby, the effect of displaying the big hit type image described later can be enhanced.

  FIGS. 9-22 to 9-24 are flowcharts illustrating a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step 074IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step 074IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 074 IWS 613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a fluctuation pattern command (step 074IWS616), effect control CPU 120 stores the received fluctuation pattern command in a fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in RAM 122 (step 074IWS617). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 074IWS618).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 074IWS619), effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in RAM 122 (step 074IWS620). ).

  If the received effect control command is any one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (the first symbol confirmation designation command, the second symbol confirmation designation command, the first forced symbol confirmation designation command, the second forced symbol confirmation designation command) (step 074IWS621) The effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS622). For example, when a first symbol confirmation designation command is received, a first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second symbol confirmation designation command is received, a second confirmation command reception flag is set. In addition, for example, when the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, a second forced confirmation command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start right-hand display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS624). Further, effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS625).

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot end designation command (step 074IWS626), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the right-hand display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS627). Further, effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS628).

  In this example, by executing the processing of steps 074 IWS 624 and S 627, a right-handed display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the big hit game.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 074IWS629), effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS630).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 074IWS 631), effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS632).

  If the received effect control command is a right-stroke lighting start designation command (step 074IWS633), effect control CPU 120 sets a right-stroke lighting flag indicating that right-stroke notification is being performed (step 074IWS633A), and Control for starting lighting of the beating notification LED 37 is performed (step 074IWS634).

  If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 074IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 resets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handed notification is being performed (step 074IWS635A). Control for terminating the lighting of the beating notification LED 37 is performed (step 074IWS636).

  If the received effect control command is a low-probability / non-KT background designation command (step 074IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image on the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low probability / non-KT state (for example, The display is controlled by a blue background image (step 074 IWS638). If set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 074IWS639).

  If the received effect control command is a low-probability / first KT background designation command (step 074IWS640), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image on the image display device 5 to a low probability / background image according to the first KT state (for example, Control for displaying the image (green background image) is performed (step 074IWS641). The effect control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS642), and if it is set, the high probability state flag indicating the high probability state and the second KT state indicating the second KT state. The 2KT state flag is reset (step 074IWS643).

  If the received effect control command is a high-precision / first KT background designation command (step 074IWS644), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image on the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the high probability / first KT state (for example, Control for displaying the image (yellow background image) is performed (step 074IWS645). Further, effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 074IWS646), and if set, resets the second KT state flag (step 074IWS647).

  If the received effect control command is a high-precision / second KT background designation command (step 074IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image on the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the high probability / second KT state (for example, Control for displaying a red background image is performed (step 074IWS649). Further, effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 074IWS650), and if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS651).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, effect control CPU 120 executes processing of storing the received effect control command and setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 074IWS662). ). Then, control goes to a step 074 IWS 611.

  In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first effective start winning designation command, a flag indicating that the first effective start winning designation command has been received is set. Then, in the look-ahead notice setting process (step S161), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage based on the fact that the flag is set in the non-KT state. Things.

  In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the second effective start winning designation command, a flag indicating that the second effective start winning designation command has been received is set. Then, in the look-ahead notice setting process (step S161), the effect control CPU 120 displays the second hold display corresponding to the second hold memory based on the fact that the flag is set in the KT state. It is.

  Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 displays an active display corresponding to the change of the decorative symbol when the decoration symbol is started to change, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol on hold ( In the non-KT state, the first hold display is updated, and in the KT state, the second hold display is updated and displayed. For example, the first hold display is deleted, and the remaining hold displays are updated by shifting one by one.

  FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step 074IWS811). Whether or not a variation pattern command has been received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 074 IWS 811, it is sufficient to check whether the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the variation pattern command has been received, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the right-turning-lighting flag is set (step 074IWS812). If the right strike lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol. Confirm (step 074 IWS813). If it is not the variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a variable display start setting process. The value is updated to a value corresponding to (Step S171) (Step 074IWS815).

  If the right strike lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol. (Step 074IWS814). If it is not the variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If the variation pattern command corresponds to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a variable display start setting process. The value is updated to a value corresponding to (Step S171) (Step 074IWS815).

  By executing the processing of steps 074IWS812 to S815, in the characteristic portion 074IW, when the non-KT state is set, the variation display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol. When the display is in the KT state, the decorative display is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the display of the second special symbol. In other words, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is not the KT state. , The display of the decoration design is not changed.

  In step 074IWS821, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to a big hit (step 074IWS821). If the command is not a variable pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. If the command is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the shutter effect is started, and the decorative symbol and the variable display corresponding display (hold display and active display) are not displayed (step 074IWS822). Then, the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS823), and the variable display start waiting process ends. As described above, the shutter effect is started on condition that the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

  Here, the shutter effect will be described. In the characteristic portion 074IW, as described above, the decorative display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, and the decorative display corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed in the KT state. The fancy display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuating display is executed. However, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed in parallel, it is possible to cope with the decorative symbol. There is a case where a big hit may occur based on a change of a special symbol which is not present (a second special symbol in a non-KT state, a first special symbol in a KT state). Therefore, the controlled gaming state is triggered by the start of a big hit variation of a special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol in the controlled gaming state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “non-corresponding special symbol”). Regardless of whether the special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol in (hereinafter, may be referred to as “corresponding special symbol”) is changed or not, it indicates that the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed. A shutter effect is displayed in which the shutter image is displayed so as to close to the center from the left end and the right end of the image display device 5. This shutter effect ends at the timing when the big hit game state is started (when the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41).

  In the case of a big hit based on the change of the corresponding special symbol (a case of a big hit in the non-KT state based on the change of the first special symbol, a case of a big hit in the KT state based on the change of the second special symbol) , A suggestion effect indicating which type of jackpot is controlled (for example, if the decorative symbols are arranged with odd-numbered symbols, it indicates a probable variable jackpot, and if the decorative symbols are arranged with even-numbered symbols, it indicates a normal jackpot). However, when a big hit is made based on the change of the non-corresponding special symbol (when a big hit is made based on the change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, a big hit is made based on the change of the first special symbol in the KT state) In the case, the decorative effect corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol is not displayed, so that the suggestion effect is not performed. Therefore, in the case of a big hit based on the fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol, when a shutter effect is performed, during the effect in the big hit game state, the effect corresponding to the big hit type to be controlled (the big hit indicating the big hit type) Effect of displaying a type image).

  In addition, during the shutter effect, the small symbols (the first small symbol and the second small symbol) are variably displayed in synchronization with the special symbol, and the variable display corresponding display (active display, hold display) Is not displayed.

  Also, from the time when the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the operation promotion image for prompting the launch of the game ball to the right region and the passage gate 41 is superimposed on the gate image. It is what is displayed.

  If the fluctuation pattern command has not been received in step 074IWS811, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a shutter effect flag indicating that the shutter effect is being executed is set (step 074IWS816).

  In step 074 IWS 816, if the shutter effect flag is not set, the variable display start waiting process ends. If the shutter effect flag is set, it is determined whether the confirmation command reception flag is set (step 074IWS817). The case where the confirmation command reception flag is set in step 074 IWS 817 is a case where the change of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped while the shutter effect is being executed and the corresponding special symbol is not displayed in a fluctuating manner.

  When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays a right-handed image that prompts a right-handed operation of performing a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area on the shutter image, and immediately thereafter, passes A gate passage promotion image for promoting the passage of the game ball to the gate 41 is superimposed and displayed on the right-hit image (step 074IWS818). Then, a stop symbol display flag 1 described later is set (step 074IWS819), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS820).

  FIG. 9-26 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS922). If the flag is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS932.

  If the shutter effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the result of the variable display (step 074IWS923). In step 074 IWS 923, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of position), the effect control CPU 120 displays only the out-of-left design or the right-and-left decoration design in which the left-middle-right decorative design does not completely match. The combination of the matched reach-losing symbols is determined. Also, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 10R probability variation big hit), the combination of the symbols in which the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are arranged at the symbol “7” among the odd symbols is determined. Also, when the display result 3 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R probability big hit), a combination of the symbols in which the decorative symbols on the left middle right are arranged in odd numbers other than “7” is determined. When the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 2R probability change is a big hit), a combination of the symbols including the special symbol (in this example, symbol “R”) is determined. . When a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot is determined), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are arranged in even-numbered symbols. To determine. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined that the small hit), the combination of the decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, “135”) is determined.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a bonus announcement effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the accessory announcement effect in the variable display to be started (step 074IWS927A). The accessory announcement effect is an effect of moving the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and is an effect of controlling the lighting of the frame LED 9 in accordance with the operation of the movable body 32. Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the accessory announcement effect is determined using the accessory announcement effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27.

  FIG. 9-27 is an explanatory diagram of the accessory preview effect execution lottery table. In the bonus announcement effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27, a determination value for the presence or absence of execution of the advance announcement effect is assigned to each variable display result (big hit, out of reach, out of non-reach).

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the accessory announcement effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the execution of the accessory announcement effect is determined at a rate of 20%. When the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined at a rate of 40% to execute the accessory announcement effect at a rate of 60% and not to execute the accessory announcement effect at a rate of 60%. When the variable display result is a non-reach out-of-reach big hit, it is determined at a rate of 100% not to execute the accessory announcement effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a non-reach out-of-reach big hit, it is determined that the accessory announcement effect is not executed 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to execute.

  When it is determined that the accessory announcement effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the accessory announcement effect (Y of step 074IWS927B, S927C).

  In addition, although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 may provide an announcement effect (for example, a dialogue announcement effect, a step-up A lottery for deciding whether or not to execute a preliminary announcement effect, a mini-character announcement effect, and a group announcement effect) is performed, and settings are made in accordance with the lottery result.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used, and the announcement effect (for example, a character announcement announcement effect, a dialogue announcement effect, a step-up announcement effect, If the execution of the mini-charter announcement effect or the group announcement effect is determined, the process table corresponding to the announcement effect whose execution is determined is selected (step 074IWS928).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of process data 1 in the process table selected in step 074IWS928 as the process timer, and starts the process timer (step 074IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step 074IWS930). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the decoration symbol variation time timer and starts the decoration symbol variation time timer (step 074IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 074IWS932).

  FIGS. 9-28 and 9-29 are flowcharts showing the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process processing. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step 074IWS8101), and also decrements the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer by 1 (step 074IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 074 IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set to the process timer (step 074 IWS8104). At this time, if the shutter effect flag is not set (N of step 074 IWS8140), the control state for the effect device is determined based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next. Is changed (step 074 IWS8105).

  If the shutter effect flag is set in step 074IWS8140 (Y in step 074IWS8140), the flow shifts to step 074IWS8141 without performing step 074IWS8105. As described above, during the execution of the shutter effect, the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is not performed. Specifically, even if the execution of the announcement of the official property is determined at the start of the change of the corresponding special symbol, if the shutter effect is started during the change, the execution of the announcement of the announcement of the accessory is executed. (The movable body 32 is not operated, and the frame LED 9 does not emit light according to the operation).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a fluctuation pattern command has been received (step 074 IWS8141). Whether or not a variation pattern command has been received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 074 IWS8141, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set. The variation pattern command received here is a variation pattern command in the non-corresponding special symbol.

  If a variation pattern command has been received, it is confirmed whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern (step 074IWS8144). If the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 starts the shutter effect, and hides the decorative design and the variable display corresponding display (hold display and active display). (Step 074IWS8145). Then, a shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS8146). If the movable role 32 is operating, that is, if the movable role 32 is not controlled to the retreat position (step 074IWS8147A), the movable role 32 is moved to the retreat position. (Step 074IWS8147B), and the variable display start waiting process ends. As described above, the shutter effect is started on condition that the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

  The case where the movable accessory 32 is not controlled to the retreat position in step 074IWS8147A is a case where the shutter effect is started during the execution of the accessory announcement effect. In other words, by executing the process of step 074IWS8147B, the control of canceling the running of the accessory announcement effect that is being executed is performed.

  Also, here, after the cancellation of the running of the character announcement effect being executed is not completed, the fluctuation effect is not performed during the period until the change of the corresponding special symbol is completed (if step Y of step 074IWS8140, step 074IWS8105). Is not performed), the movable body 32 is not operated during the period. At the time of step 074IWS8147B, the data relating to the execution of the accessory announcement effect may be deleted. For example, by deleting the lottery result data of the bonus announcement production execution lottery, an unexpected operation of the movable body 32 (for example, the lottery result data is read again due to some error, and the movable body 32 is read based on the data). To operate).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right-turning lighting flag is set (step 074IWS8106). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first symbol confirmation designation command has been received (for example, (1) Whether the confirmation command reception flag is set or not is confirmed (step 074 IWS8107). If the first symbol confirmation designation command has been received, effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 074 IWS8114.

  If the first symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first forced symbol confirmation designation command has been received (for example, whether the first compulsory confirmation command reception flag has been set). Is confirmed (step 074 IWS8108). If the first forced symbol confirmation designation command has been received, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect in-progress flag is set (step 074IWS8120), and if not set, proceeds to step 074IWS8113. .

  If the shutter effect flag is set in step 074IWS8120, the shutter effect flag is reset (step 074IWS8121), a shutter effect end schedule flag indicating the end of the shutter effect is set (step 074IWS8122), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

  If the right strike lighting flag is set in step 074 IWS8106 (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second design confirmation designation command has been received (for example, the second confirmation command reception). Check if the flag is set) (step 074 IWS8111). If the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the flow shifts to step 074IWS8114.

  If the second symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second forced symbol confirmation designation command has been received (for example, whether the second forced confirmation command reception flag has been set). Is confirmed (step 074IWS8112). If the second forced symbol determination designation command has been received, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set (step 074IWS8130). A process of replacing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step 074 IWS 923 with a lost symbol is performed (step 074 IWS 8113). Then, effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 074IWS8114).

  If the shutter rendering flag is set in step 074IWS8130, the shutter rendering flag is reset (step 074IWS8131), a shutter rendering end flag indicating that the shutter rendering is to be ended is set (step 074IWS8132), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

  If the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command has not been received in step 074IWS8108, or if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command has not been received in step 074IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 sets the decoration symbol variation time timer. It is determined whether or not has timed out (step 074 IWS8115). If the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out, effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for a standby effect (step 074IWS8116). Then, effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS8117).

  In this example, as described above, the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit, and the variation display of the first special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, and a certain variation big hit, is being executed. During the small hit game, the update of the first variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. In addition, when the change display of the first special symbol is a small hit, and when the change display of the second special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, and a probability change big hit, is being executed, during the small hit game, Then, the updating of the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. The fact that the decoration symbol variation time timer has timed out in step 074 IWS8115 without receiving any symbol confirmation designation command means that the updating of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted, This is a case where the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in this example, the process is switched to the standby effect by executing the processes of steps 074 IWS8116 and S8117, and thereafter, the updating of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is restarted, and finally one special The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol ends. The “stand-by effect” is, for example, an effect in which the decorative pattern on the left, middle, and right of the image display device 5 swings or slightly fluctuates to temporarily stop.

  For example, when the image display device 5 also executes a variable display of a system small symbol, a fourth symbol, or the like, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special time timer is interrupted. When the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is continuously performed, the variable display of the system small symbol and the fourth symbol is also continuously performed. When the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is restarted and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the system small symbol or the fourth symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display is also stopped.

  FIGS. 9-30 and 9-31 are flowcharts showing the special figure waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the shutter effect flag is set, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS9726 if the shutter effect flag is set (step S74IWS9726). Here, the case where the shutter effect flag is set means that the shutter effect is being executed and the end timing of the shutter effect has not yet arrived.

  If the shutter effect flag is not set, it is checked whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set (step 074IWS9701). If the stop symbol display flag 1 has been set, the flow shifts to step 074IWS9706. In the characteristic part 074IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 074IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, but the big hit medium effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 074 IWS9703 is performed. Without executing, the flow shifts to step 074IWS9706.

  If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set. (Step 074 IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the flow shifts to step 074IWS9716. In the characteristic part 074IW, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 074IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the small hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol is definitely displayed but the small hit effect has not been executed yet, so the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 074 IWS9703 is displayed. The process proceeds to step 074IWS9716 without executing the process.

  If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9702A). For example, a right-hit image that prompts the launch of a game ball to the right area is superimposed on the shutter image, and immediately after that, a gate passage promotion image that prompts the passage of the game ball to the pass gate 41 is superimposed on the right-hit image. (Step 074IWS9702B), and proceeds to Step 074IWS9705.

  In step 074IWS9702A, if the shutter effect end schedule flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 120 stops the left-center-right decorative symbol (stop-off symbol, big-hit symbol, small-hit symbol) during stop display on the image display device 5. ) Is confirmed (step 074IWS9703). When the first forced symbol confirmation designation command or the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the process of replacing with a shifted symbol is performed in steps 074IWS8109 and S8113, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 074IWS9703 the lost symbol. Is controlled to confirm display.

  When the big hit symbol is determined and displayed in the process of Step 074IWS9703 (Y in Step 074IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (Step 074IWS9705).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 074 IWS 9706). If the jackpot start designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9707).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag has been set (step 074IWS9708A), and if so, resets the shutter effect end schedule flag (step 074IWS9708B) to start the shutter effect. The process ends (step 074 IWS 9709 A). In this manner, the shutter effect is terminated when the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. Then, a big hit type image indicating the big hit type (“probable big hit” for a positive variable hit, “normal big hit” for a normal big hit) is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 074IWS9709B), and the flow shifts to step 074IWS9710. The big hit type image displayed in step 074 IWS 9709B is displayed with priority over other effect images, and is deleted after 5 seconds. In other words, the effect during the big hit when the big hit after the shutter effect and the big hit when the big hit without the shutter effect is different in whether the big hit type image is displayed from the start of the big hit. Things.

  In step 074IWSS 9708A, when the shutter effect end schedule flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the big hit intermediate effect (step 074IWS9710). Next, effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step 074IWS9711), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number). In accordance with the data 1), the control of the rendering device (the image display device 5 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the rendering component) is executed (step 074IWS9712).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the big hit effect process (step S176) (step 074IWS9713).

  If the big hit symbol is not fixedly displayed in the process of step 074 IWS 9703 (N in step 074 IWS 9704), and if the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the process of step 074 IWS 9703 (Y in step 074 IWS 9714), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 074IWS9715).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 074IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 074IWS9717).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small hit effect (step 074IWS9722). Next, effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step 074 IWS 9723), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number, sound number) In accordance with the data 1), the control of the rendering device (the image display device 5 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the rendering component) is executed (step 074IWS9724).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the small hit effect processing (step S174) (step 074IWS9725).

  If the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step 074 IWS 9703 (that is, if a missing symbol is displayed) (N of step 074 IWS 9704 and N of step 074 IWS 9714), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS9726).

  FIG. 9-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in a case where a big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol change in the normal state.

  For example, at the timing t1 when the first special symbol loses the change, the big hit change of the second special symbol is started based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is erased, and the variable display of the second small symbol and the shutter effect are started. Specifically, the shutter effect image including the character display “Preparing for big hit” is displayed so as to be closed from the left and right.

  At timing t2 when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed, the change of the first special symbol (forcible loss change) may be started, but the image display device 5 displays the shutter effect image and the first small image. Although the symbol and the second small symbol are displayed continuously, the decoration symbol is not changed.

  At the timing t3 when the big hit change of the second special symbol ends, the change of the first special symbol (forcible loss change) also ends forcibly. At this time, on the image display device 5, a right-handed image that prompts a right-handed operation of performing a shooting operation aiming to the right of the game area is superimposed on the shutter effect image. In addition, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol.

  At the timing t4 during the right strike notification, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays a gate passage promotion image for promoting the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 on the right strike image. At this time, since the fluctuation has ended, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are not displayed.

  From the timing t5 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the state is controlled to the big hit game state. At this time, the right display image and the gate passage promotion image move so as to open from the center to the left and right and are not displayed on the image display device 5, so that the shutter effect ends. The shutter effect image superimposed and displayed on the rear side of the right-handed image is also not displayed.

  At timing t6 during a period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the lapse of 5 seconds, the image display device 5 displays a big hit type image including the character “probably big hit”. Then, at the timing t7 when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the big hit gaming state, the big hit type rendering image is displayed on the image display device 5 after the big hit type image is not displayed.

  FIG. 9-33 is an explanatory diagram showing the control of the movable body 32 in the case where the big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol change in the normal state.

  FIG. 9-33 (1) shows a state in which the first special symbol is changing and the second special symbol is not changing in the normal state. At this time, the movable body 32 is located at the evacuation position, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol is displayed at the center on the image display device 5 while the first special symbol is changed. The corresponding first small symbol is variably displayed at the lower left, and the second small symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol is displayed at the lower right as it was at the time of the last stop of the variation.

  FIG. 9-33 (2) shows a state in which the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position by developing into a reach effect in response to the change of the first special symbol, and performing the accessory notice effect. . At this time, the light emission of the frame LED 9 is controlled. Further, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are concealed by the movable body 32 moved to the advanced position.

  FIGS. 9-33 (3) and (4) show a state where the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position. At this time, the shutter effect image including the character display of "Preparing for big hit" is displayed so as to be closed from the left and right, thereby starting the shutter effect and deleting the decorative design (FIG. 9-33 (3)). reference). Then, the origin is returned by moving the movable body 32 from the advanced position to the retreat position, and the first small symbol and the second small symbol concealed by the movable body 32 can be visually recognized by the player (FIGS. 9-33). (4)). At this time, the emission control of the frame LED 9 is also stopped.

  FIG. 9-33 (5) shows a state in which the big hit variation of the second special symbol has ended. At this time, when the first small symbol is forcibly stopped, the detached symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol.

  As described above, according to the present feature part 074IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a predetermined game, and includes an operable movable body (in this example, movable body 32) and first identification information (this In the example, variable display execution means (in this example, a game control microcontroller) capable of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second identification information (the second special symbol in this example) in parallel. The effect identification information (the part that executes steps S25A and S25B in the computer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) and one of the first identification information and the second identification information according to the game state In the example, in the non-KT state, the effect variable display means (variable display corresponding to the first special symbol in the KT state and the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the KT state) (in this example, a step in the effect control CPU 120). By performing S170 to S173, a part for performing a fluctuating display of the decorative symbol) and identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information (in the present example, the second information in the non-KT state) The special identification information (the small design in this example) corresponding to the special design and the first special design in the KT state and having a lower visibility than the effect identification information is assigned to the specific area (the lower left of the image display device 5 in this example). Special identification information control means (in this example, a part for performing variable display of small symbols by executing steps 074 IWS341 and S342 in the effect control CPU 120) which can be derived to the region and the lower right region) When a specific result (in this example, a jackpot of a decorative symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display, or a special result (in this example, When the symbol big hit symbol is derived, the advantageous state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the big hit game state) which can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) which is advantageous to the player. (Steps S122 to S125 in the CPU 103), and a suggestion effect (indicating that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information is a specific result during the variable display of the effect identification information). In the present example, there is provided a suggestion effect execution means (in this example, a portion for executing steps 074IWS927C, S930, and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a character announcement effect, and the suggestion effect execution means includes a specific area. In this example, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect of operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 is an It is possible to execute a character announcement effect in which the movable body 32 advances to an advanced position overlapping the lower left area (display area of the first small symbol) and the lower right area (display area of the second small symbol) in the image display device 5. ), Control is performed so that the movable body and the special result are not superimposed (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B, thereby producing a foreclosure announcement effect in accordance with a change in the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol). Is performed (the movable body 32 is located at the advanced position), when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol is started, the character announcement notice effect is interrupted to move. The body 32 is controlled to move to the retreat position. In this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 074 IWS 927 A when Y of step 074 IWS 922 is performed. We do not perform notice production. ) This can prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

  In addition, when the movable body is operating based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol and the big hit symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol corresponding to the operation of the movable body (corresponding special symbol) is used. It is supposed that the player may mistakenly recognize that the player has hit the jackpot, but by controlling the movable body and the special result so as not to overlap with each other, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding.

  In addition, “control so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap” means at least one of limiting the operation of the movable body 32 and limiting the stop display of the big hit symbol of the small symbol. What is necessary is just to perform control.

  The operation of the movable body 32 may be restricted by, for example, moving the movable body 32 already located at the overlapping position overlapping the special area to a non-overlapping position not overlapping the special area (the special result may be used). By moving to the derivation timing, the effect time of the effect using the movable body 32 may be as long as possible, or by moving in advance to the timing before the derivation of the special result, the special result may be obtained. (It may indicate the derivation), or control may be performed so that the movable body 32 located at the non-overlapping position is not moved to the overlapping position (the movable body 32 is moved to a position overlapping the special area). The moving object preview effect itself may not be executed, or the operating range of the movable body 32 in the moving object preview effect may be changed to a special range that does not include the overlapping position. Alternatively, the execution of the advance notice effect may be stopped during a period before the movable body 32 starts moving in the advance notice effect and before the movable body 32 is located at the overlapping position. Is not performed, it may be due to not performing the property announcement effect rendering lottery, or after the execution of the property announcement effect rendering lottery and the execution of the property announcement effect is determined. It may be by canceling the execution of the effect.)

  For example, when the movable body 32 is located at the advance position at the timing of deriving the non-corresponding special symbol, the stop position of the small symbol is different from the special region. It may be changed to a special area.

  In addition, the expression “special identification information can be derived to a specific area” is a concept including a case in which special identification information is variably displayed and a case in which special display is not performed. Deriving without performing variable display of special identification information means, for example, deriving special identification information to a specific area only when stopping variable display of identification information that does not correspond to production identification information (non-corresponding special design) The display result of the small symbol may be stopped and displayed only when the fluctuation stops.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, both the first small symbol and the second small symbol are variably displayed irrespective of the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small symbols corresponding to the decorative symbols are changed. It may not be displayed. For example, in the non-KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed. Therefore, the first small symbol may be deleted and the second small symbol may be variably displayed. Further, for example, in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed, so that the second small symbol may be deleted and the first small symbol may be variably displayed.

  Also, according to this feature part 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (in the present example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state After the symbol big hit change is started, the limiting means (in this example, the step 074 IWS8147B in the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control CPU 120) for restricting the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information, When the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state where the accessory announcement effect is performed according to the change of the special symbol (the state where the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the character announcement effect is produced. To control the movement of the movable body 32 to the retreat position by interrupting the process.In the present example, when the result is Y in step 074 IWS 922 in the effect control CPU 120, By not performing the step 074IWS927A, during execution of the jackpot variation of incompatible special symbol, it was decided having a portion) that does not perform character object informational display in accordance with a variation in the corresponding special symbol. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

  Further, according to this feature portion 074IW, when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, Restrict the operation of the movable body (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to perform a state where the accessory announcement effect is performed according to the change of the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 advances). When the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state of being located at the position, the character announcement effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is moved to the retreat position and controlled. By changing the operation range of the body 32 to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, the movable body 32 is controlled so as not to overlap the small hit symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. And also it may) be with. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

  Further, according to this feature portion 074IW, when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, The operation of the movable body in the suggested effect is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retreat position) (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to change the corresponding special symbol. If the large hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state in which the accessory announcement effect is being performed (in a state where the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the advance notice effect is interrupted and the movable object is moved. The movement of the body 32 is controlled to the retreat position.). Thus, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to prevent a special result from being overlooked.

  Further, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, the variable display means performs the longest period of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position (in this example, the advance position (most from the evacuation position as the initial position, The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display can be performed over a period longer than the required time (2 seconds) required to move from the far position) to the evacuation position (in this example, The effect control CPU 120 can execute the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern having the fluctuation time longer than 2 seconds as the big hit fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state (FIG. 9-2 to 9-4))). Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

  Further, according to the feature part 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (in this example, the big hit variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state) The special effect execution means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 which executes steps 074IWS822 and S8145 in the effect control CPU 120) can execute a special effect (shutter effect in this example) based on the start of the big hit change. ). Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous state based on the special identification information.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the light emitting means capable of emitting light (the frame LED 9 in this example) and the light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (effect control in this example) The light emission control means restricts the light emission of the light emission means when the operation of the movable body is restricted by the restriction means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Is the part that does not execute step 074 IWS 8105 when Y in step 074 IWS 8140. The limitation of light emission is not limited to prohibition of light emission, and light emission is performed at a lower luminance than normal. This is a concept including light emission over a shorter period than normal.) This can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  As described above, the large symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 are controlled so as not to overlap with each other, but the detached symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable member 32 are controlled. (For example, when the non-corresponding special symbol starts to change while the corresponding special symbol changes, the operation of the movable body 32 based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is stopped, Control is performed so that the movement of the movable body 32 based on the change of the corresponding special symbol is not performed during the change of the corresponding special symbol. This is because, when controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the transition of the gaming state accompanies, while the transition does not accompany the transition of the gaming state. This is because the risk is lower than when the player misses the big hit symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol.

  In addition, if the control is performed such that the movable symbol 32 does not overlap with the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol, the frequency of operating the movable symbol 32 may be significantly reduced. Therefore, in order to prevent this, the control is performed so that the lost symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, only a single pattern for moving from the retreat position to the advanced position is provided as the operation pattern of the movable body 32, but a plurality of operation patterns may be provided. . For example, a first operation pattern that moves from the evacuation position to the advance position and a second operation pattern that moves from the evacuation position to a position where the small symbol is not hidden may be provided as the operation patterns of the movable body 32. In that case, based on the fact that the non-corresponding special symbol has undergone a large hit change during the corresponding special symbol fluctuation, only the operation according to the first operation pattern may be limited, or the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern may be limited. The operation according to both patterns may be limited.

  When only the operation according to the first operation pattern is restricted, since the operation according to the second operation pattern is not restricted, it is difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing a decrease in the operation frequency of the movable body 32. Can be prevented. When the operation based on both the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern is restricted, it is possible to reduce the processing load and prevent the small symbol of the big hit symbol from being difficult to recognize.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, a single movable body is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of movable bodies may be provided. For example, a first movable body (movable body 32) whose operating range includes a position overlapping a small symbol and a second movable body whose operating range does not include a position overlapping a small symbol may be provided. Good. In that case, based on the fact that the non-corresponding special symbol has undergone a large hit change during the corresponding special symbol fluctuation, only the operation of the first movable member may be limited, or the first movable member and the second movable member may be limited. The movement of both of the movable bodies may be limited.

  When only the operation of the first movable body is restricted, since the operation of the second movable body is not restricted, it is difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing a decrease in the operation frequency of the plurality of movable bodies. Can be prevented. When the operations of both the first movable body and the second movable body are limited, it is possible to reduce the processing load and prevent the small symbol of the big hit symbol from being difficult to recognize.

  In addition, the shutter effect as the special effect is started at the timing when the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the corresponding special symbol is changing, but it is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be started at the timing of starting the change of the corresponding special symbol during the change of the non-corresponding special symbol big hit. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example. The description of the same parts as in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  Although illustration is omitted, the variation pattern in the modified example is the first variation pattern # 50 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 10 seconds; see FIG. 9B) instead of the first variation pattern # 09. (Content: big hit, fluctuation time: 3 minutes). Therefore, the fluctuation pattern having the longest fluctuation time among the fluctuation patterns of the corresponding special symbol loss fluctuation (the first fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (fluctuation content: out of reach B, fluctuation time: 40 seconds), and the KT state Over a period longer than the second variation patterns # 09, # 18, and # 24 (variation content: out, variation time: 2 minutes), the large hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol (the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state). (Variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), and the first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes) can be executed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example sets a predetermined flag when the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the corresponding special symbol is fluctuating (for example, during the variable display effect processing), and sets the corresponding special symbol. The shutter effect is started when the predetermined flag is set at the start of the change (for example, the variable display start waiting process). Then, during the execution of the shutter effect, the process of not performing the accessory preview effect corresponding to the change of the corresponding special symbol that triggered the start of the shutter effect is performed (for example, the process of the lottery of the accessory announcement effect (step 074IWS927A) is performed). May be omitted, or the lottery result may be canceled while performing the process).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example moves the movable body 32 to the retreat position (even if the movable body 32 is in operation) when the large hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol. The processing for moving to the (initial position) (step 074IW8147) is not performed. In other words, even if the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the corresponding special symbol is fluctuating, the foreclosure announcement effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as scheduled.

  FIG. 9-34 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in a case where a big hit is controlled based on the second special symbol change in the normal state in the modified example.

  For example, at the timing T1 when the first special symbol is out-of-change, the big special change of the second special symbol is started based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening. At this time, the decorative design corresponding to the first special symbol and the first small symbol are variably displayed on the image display device 5, and the variable display of the second small symbol is started. Also, a variable display corresponding display (active display and reserved symbol) corresponding to the change of the first special symbol is displayed.

  At the timing T2 when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed, the change of the first special symbol (forcible loss change) is started. At this time, the shutter effect is started by displaying the shutter effect image including the character display “Preparing for big hit” on the image display device 5 so as to close from the left and right. At this time, the decorative symbol and the variable display corresponding display (active display and reserved symbol) are not displayed, but the first small symbol and the second small symbol are continuously displayed.

  At timing T3 when the big hit change of the second special symbol is performed, the change of the first special symbol (forcible loss change) may be started, but the image display device 5 displays the shutter effect image and the first small image. Although the symbol and the second small symbol are displayed continuously, the decoration symbol is not changed.

  At the timing T4 when the big hit change of the second special symbol ends, the change of the first special symbol (forcible loss change) also ends forcibly. At this time, on the image display device 5, a right-handed image that prompts a right-handed operation of performing a shooting operation aiming to the right of the game area is superimposed on the shutter effect image. In addition, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol.

  At the timing T5 during the right strike notification, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays a gate passage promotion image for prompting the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 on the right strike image. At this time, since the fluctuation has ended, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are not displayed.

  From the timing T6 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the state is controlled to the big hit game state. At this time, the right display image and the gate passage promotion image move so as to open from the center to the left and right and are not displayed on the image display device 5, so that the shutter effect ends. The shutter effect image superimposed and displayed on the rear side of the right-handed image is also not displayed.

  At timing T6 during the period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the lapse of 5 seconds, the image display device 5 displays the big hit type image including the character “probable big hit”. Then, at a timing T8 when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the big hit game state, the big hit type rendering image is displayed on the image display device 5 after the big hit type image is not displayed.

  As described above, in the modified example, the variable display means performs the variable display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information for which the specific display is not derived as the display result (in the present example, the variable display period in the non-KT state). The first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (in this example, variation content: reach B) in the longest period among the variation time of the variation of the special symbol and the variation time of the variation of the second special symbol in the KT state. The variation time corresponding to the outlier is 40 seconds, and the special display is performed for a longer period than the second variation patterns # 09, # 18, and # 24 (variation time corresponding to the outlier: 2 minutes) in the KT state. (In this example, the second variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5) ), The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information is completed in the first variation pattern # 50 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes) in the KT state. After that, a special effect for informing that the special result is derived as the special identification information can be executed without the operation of the movable body (in this example, the non-KT state in the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control CPU 120). At the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol following the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol following the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state (A part for starting a shutter effect at the start). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from being difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

  Specifically, the variation pattern having the longest variation time among the variation patterns of the variation of the corresponding special symbol (first variation pattern # 03 in non-KT state (variation content: out of reach B, variation time: 40 seconds), KT Over a period longer than the second variation patterns # 09, # 18, and # 24 (variation content: out, variation time: 2 minutes) in the state (the second variation pattern in the non-KT state) # 03 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), the first variation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes) can be executed, and the corresponding special symbol is lost. When the big hit change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation, the outlier fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol will always end before the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol Even when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the movable body 32 is moved to the retreat position before the stop display period of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. Since the movement is controlled, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 from overlapping the big hit symbol of the small symbol. Further, it is not necessary to monitor the operation of the movable body 32 based on the change of the corresponding special symbol (there is no need to perform the processing of steps 074IWS8147A and S8147B), so that the processing load can be reduced.

  Furthermore, by performing the shutter effect without the operation of the movable body 32, when the large hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the change after the variation of the corresponding special symbol is lost. Since the movable body 32 is not operated during the change of the corresponding special symbol, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 from overlapping the big hit symbol of the small symbol.

  And, as described above, even if the change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the character announcement notice effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as scheduled. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load from being applied to the movable body 32 and the driving unit by urgently stopping the operation of the movable body 32, and to prevent the movable body 32 from overlapping with the big hit symbol of the small symbol. Can be.

  Further, according to the present feature part 074IW, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display of identification information (in this example, a special symbol) and controlling to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Variable display execution means (variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel. In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes steps S25A and S25B) and a specific display result (in this example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Is controlled to one of a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (in this example, 10R probability variable hit, 6R probability variable hit, 6R normal variable hit, 2R probability variable hit, 2R normal variable hit) Effective state control means (in this example, a portion that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) and a plurality of game states different from the advantageous state (in this example, , A high-probability state, a low-probability state, a high-base state, a low-base state, a KT state, and a non-KT state) (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, In the CPU 103), the effect identification information (in this example, the decoration) in response to the variable display of any one of the first identification information and the second identification information in the steps 074IWS2206, S2208, and S2210 to S2213). (Variable display of symbols) and, when controlled to an advantageous state, a predetermined effect indicating the type of the advantageous state Executable effect execution means (in this example, the decorative symbols are varied by performing steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120, and by executing steps 074IWS923 and S9703, the decorative symbols according to the jackpot type are displayed. The effect executing means is based on a variable display of identification information (in this example, the first special symbol in the non-KT state, the second special symbol in the KT state) corresponding to the identification information for effect. When the control is performed in the advantageous state, the predetermined effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074 IWS9703), and the identification information (corresponding to the effect identification information) does not correspond to the effect identification information ( In this example, based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special symbol in the KT state). When the control is performed in the advantageous state, the predetermined effect is not executed during the variable display of the identification information, and the specific effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state based on the start of the control of the advantageous state (in this example, (Display of a big hit type image) can be executed (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute step 074IWS9703, but executes step 074IWS9709B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information, and to perform the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state at an appropriate timing.

  In the characteristic part 074IW, the effect of stopping and displaying the big hit symbol indicating the big hit type as the “predetermined effect” is performed, but the effect is not limited to this as long as the effect indicates the type of the advantageous state. For example, a character image such as “10R probable big hit” indicating the type of advantageous state may be displayed, or a display such as “probability” indicating a 2R probable big hit may be displayed. However, the type of the advantageous state may be indicated by the type, color, pattern, or the like of the display character.

  Further, the “predetermined effect” may indicate the type of the jackpot itself, or may indicate a type of the jackpot type. For example, as a category of the jackpot type, it is a jackpot that shifts to a probable change state, a jackpot that shifts to a high base state, a jackpot that shifts to a KT state, or a prize for a player. It may indicate whether the ball is a jackpot of a type that can be expected.

  Also, in the characteristic part 074IW, if the decorative pattern on the left center and right is a "7" pattern, it is a 10R probability variable hit, and if the decorative pattern on the left middle and right is an odd number pattern other than "7", a 6R probability variable hit is a decorative pattern on the middle. If the symbol combination is a special symbol (in this example, the symbol "R"), the control is always controlled to the 2R probable jackpot, and if the left, middle, and right decorative symbol is an even symbol, the control is always controlled to the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot. That is, the big hit of the type suggested in the “predetermined effect” is always controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this. After performing the predetermined effect, a type different from the type suggested in the predetermined effect is performed. A notification effect for notifying the control to the jackpot of the type may be performed, and the control may be performed to the jackpot of the type notified by the notification effect.

  For example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot type, an effect of changing the decorative symbol again and then stopping and displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot of the type actually controlled (so-called re-lottery effect) ) May be executed as the notification effect and then controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot type, based on a game ball passing through the passage gate 41, stopping the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot of the type actually controlled. The effect to be displayed may be executed as a notification effect and then controlled to the big hit game state.

  In addition, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot type, control is performed in a jackpot game state, and actual control is performed during the jackpot game state (for example, during a round or ending). A notification effect for notifying a certain type of big hit may be performed.

  In addition, as the “specific effect”, an effect of displaying a big hit type image is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a jackpot medium effect that can be executed only when a big hit is made based on the change of the non-corresponding special symbol, and a big hit medium effect corresponding to the big hit type may be provided.

  In addition, the start timing of the “specific effect” is the timing controlled to the big hit game state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the timing may be different from the timing of starting the big hit in the big hit gaming state (for example, during a predetermined round or ending).

  Also, according to the feature part 074IW, when a special display result (in this example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, a special state different from the advantageous state (in this example, a small hit game) State) (in this example, a part that executes steps S126 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)), and the game state control means (In this example, the second KT state) in which the game value is easily given (in this example, step 074IWS2208 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is executed). May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value is easily given in the special state.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, after the specific display result (in the present example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result, the advantageous state control means controls the specific area (in the present example, the passing gate 41). ) Can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium (in this example, step S121 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is executed). Is also good. According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, the effect execution means can execute an advantageous state effect (in this example, a big hit effect) when controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Execute steps S176 and S177), when the state is controlled to be advantageous based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, and based on the variable display of the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information. It is possible to execute an advantageous state effect at least partially different from when controlled to the advantageous state (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to perform the first special symbol in the non-KT state or the second special symbol in the KT state). The control of the big hit based on the change of the symbol and the big hit based on the change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the change of the first special symbol in the KT state In the case of controlling the presence or absence of the display of the jackpot type image is feasible to produce in different jackpot) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an advantageous state effect according to the situation.

  Also, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, when the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, the effect is specified as a display result of the effect display of the effect identification information. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect for deriving and displaying the display result (in the present example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the big hit based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state or the second special symbol in the KT state. In the case, the decorative design corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed), and when the display is controlled to be in an advantageous state based on the variable display of one of the identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production, the identification for production corresponding to the other identification information The information is not displayed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first special operation when controlling the big hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state). The decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol is not displayed, and in the case of controlling the big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is not displayed. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, erroneous recognition of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information can be prevented.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, when the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information, the effect is common regardless of the type of the advantageous state to be controlled. A special effect (in this example, a shutter effect) can be executed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a big hit based on the change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. In the case of controlling, steps 074 IWS 822 and S 8145 are performed), and the effect identification information is not displayed during execution of the special effect (in the present example, the effects control CPU 120 performs the steps 074 IWS 822 and S 8145 to remove the decorative symbols. (Display). According to such a configuration, erroneous recognition of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information can be prevented.

  Also, besides the fact that the big hit change of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is started, the game ball is set in the predetermined area (for example, the first starting winning opening, 2 Starting winning opening, passing gate 41), detecting the action by the player during the change of the jackpot of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol, and detecting the change of the jackpot of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol. A shutter effect may be performed on condition that a predetermined time is reached.

  Further, a plurality of timings are provided as the execution timing of the shutter effect, and the timing indicates the reliability of being controlled to a big hit which is advantageous to the player depending on which timing the shutter effect is performed. Good. For example, the start timing of the big hit variation (variation time: 5 minutes) of the corresponding special symbol, the timing one minute after the start of the big hit variation of the corresponding special symbol, the timing two minutes later, and the timing three minutes later, The timing after four minutes is provided as the execution timing of the shutter effect, and the later timing may be easily selected if the probability is a large hit, and the previous timing may be easily selected if the hit is normal.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, after performing the special effect, the effect execution means, based on the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information, to the player to the predetermined area It may be configured to be able to execute the launch promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game medium (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 074IWS818 and S9702B). According to such a configuration, notification according to the situation can be performed.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, the effect execution means ends the execution of the special effect based on the game medium passing through the specific area (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9709A). ). According to such a configuration, a special effect according to the situation can be performed.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, the effect execution means executes the variable display of the first identification information as the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the second special symbol in the non-KT state is undergoing a big hit fluctuation, and the first special effect in the KT state. A common shutter effect may be executed when the big hit of the symbol is fluctuating). According to such a configuration, the processing can be simplified and the data capacity can be reduced.

  The effect executing means does not execute the special effect when the player is in a non-game state in which the player is not playing a game (for example, by setting the start of the change of the corresponding special effect as a trigger for executing the shutter effect, The shutter effect may not be executed in the non-game state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the symbol is not changed.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary special effects from being performed in the non-game state.

  Note that, here, the state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is not changed is the non-game state, but the state in which the absence condition of the player is satisfied is the non-game state. If so, it is not limited to this. As the absence condition of the player, for example, the state where the corresponding special symbol is not fluctuated and there is no hold memory corresponding to the corresponding special symbol continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), Is not performed for a predetermined period of time, an out ball is not detected for a predetermined period of time, a touch sensor for detecting contact of the player with the hit ball operation handle 30 does not detect for a predetermined period of time, May be detected that the player is not in front of the gaming machine.

  Further, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, the holding unit (in this example, the first holding buffer and the second holding buffer provided in the RAM 102) for storing the information regarding the variable display as the holding memory is provided. The means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S161), and hides the hold display in response to execution of the special effect (this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to perform steps 074 IWS 822 and S 8145). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the special effect.

  In the feature part 074IW, both the hold display and the active display are not displayed during the execution of the shutter effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Only one of the hold display and the active display is not displayed. May be used.

  The “predetermined effect”, “specific effect”, “special effect”, “advantageous condition effect”, and “launch promotion notification” are all effects using the image display device 5, but are not limited thereto. Instead, the effect may be an effect using another effect member, or may be an effect using a plurality of effect members.

  Further, as described above, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed. Can be executed in parallel, and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display; When a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state. In addition, the specific display results include a first specific display result (for example, a probable variable big hit symbol) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal big hit symbol), and it is preferable that the first specific display result is derived and displayed. The advantage for the player is higher than the second specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, it is controlled to be in a probable change state after the end of the big hit game). In addition, during execution of the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and the variable display corresponding to the first specific display result, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Is not derived and displayed (for example, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not displayed). (2) The variable display of the special symbol is continuously executed. Further, during execution of the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result, the special display result is displayed in the variable display of the other identification information. Is derived and displayed based on a predetermined display result (for example, a lost symbol) (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a lost symbol). Will be forcibly stopped). Therefore, control in consideration of the advantage of the display result of the variable display can be realized.

  Specifically, in the case where a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit) is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the remaining hold of one of the identification information despite the transition to the second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the positive change state, The second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the probable change state ends immediately, and there is a possibility that interest in the game may be reduced. On the other hand, if the variable design corresponding to the remaining hold of the one piece of identification information is forcibly uniformly displayed and stopped (forced disconnection) uniformly, even if the variable display is a variable change that will result in a certain big change, it is determined to be a compulsory disconnection. As a result, the game value given to the player in the advantageous state (big hit game state) decreases, which is not preferable. Therefore, in the characteristic part 074IW, while the fluctuation display which is a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit) is set to the forced off, the fluctuation display for the positive variable big hit is performed by extending the fluctuation (interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation time). In this way, it is possible to improve the interest in the game while suppressing a decrease in the game value given to the player.

  In this example, as an aspect of “do not stop the variable display of one identification information”, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is suspended (temporarily stopped), and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which has been interrupted after the small hit game, is restarted. You may. It is only necessary that the variable display is not completely stopped in such a form.

  In addition, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) in a special state is easily provided. Therefore, by providing a situation in which the game value is easily given in the special state, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the feature part 074IW, the specific state (for example, the high probability state (probable change), which is different from the advantageous state and is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the non-specific state (for example, the low probability state). State)). Further, based on the fact that the first specific display result has been derived and displayed, control is performed in a specific state (for example, control is performed after a big hit game based on a probable variable hit is completed), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on this, the state is controlled to the non-specific state (for example, the state is not controlled to the stable state after the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit). Therefore, control can be realized in consideration of whether or not control is performed in a specific state.

  Also, based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a specific area (for example, a V area) while being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), a specific state (for example, a probable change game) State).

  Also, according to the present characteristic unit 074IW, the information relating to the variable display of the first identification information can be stored as the temporary storage, the first storage means (for example, the first storage buffer), and the variable display of the second identification information. And second hold storage means (for example, a second hold storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding the hold as a hold storage. In addition, when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information, the state becomes an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state). When a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the display result of the variable display of the second identification information, a special state (for example, (Small hitting game state). Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a KT state) in which the display result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a special display result at a high frequency. In addition, when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed in parallel, based on the special display result being derived and displayed as the display result of one of the variable displays, As a display result of the other variable display, a predetermined display result (for example, a missing symbol) different from the specific display result and the special display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be forcibly terminated, and the hold storage can be smoothly consumed.

  Further, according to the feature part 074IW, the game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) for controlling the progress of the game, and the effect based on the information from the game control means. Effect control means for controlling (for example, effect control CPU 120). Further, the game control means controls the execution of the notification by the notification means (for example, the right-handed display 26) for performing the predetermined notification. Further, the effect control means executes specific notification (for example, lighting of right-handed notification LED 37) in response to the notification by the notification means. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate notification while reducing the processing load on the effect control unit.

  In the present example, the right strike notification is executed during the big hit game regardless of whether the first special symbol change display is executed or the second special symbol change display is executed. Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device (right large winning opening) is provided on the left side of the game area, and a special variable winning prize ball device (right large winning opening) is provided on the right side of the gaming area. If the big change is displayed on the symbol display, the left big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. If the big special change is displayed on the big display, the right big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. When applied to a gaming machine configured as described above, if a large hit is made in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right-handed notification is executed during the big hit game, while the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. In the case of a big hit, a right hit notification may not be executed during the big hit game. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, if a large hit occurs in the variable display of the first special symbol, a left strike notification may be executed during the big hit game. That is, the specific notification execution means may be configured to execute the specific notification when the variable means (in this example, the right large winning opening) is controlled to be in an advantageous state of the type to be controlled. With such a configuration, in the event that a large hit has occurred in the variable display of the first special symbol, the left hit notification is executed during the big hit game, thereby suppressing the player from erroneously performing the right hit operation. And the disadvantage of the player can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (the second starting winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, a case where the right strike notification is executed even during the KT state has been described. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, when the second start winning port is applied to a gaming machine provided to the left of the gaming area, a right strike notification is not executed during the KT state, the high base state, and the time saving state. Is also good.

  Further, the small hit control method is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, a plurality of special variable winning prize ball devices are provided, and a special variable winning prize ball device (special winning opening) to be opened is different depending on the type of the small hit, and the small special winning symbol is displayed in a variable display of the first special symbol. The selection rate of the small hit type may be different between the case where the small hit type is selected and the case where the small hit is displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it is easy to select a small hit type (or a small hit type in an open mode with a low winning rate) opened by the special variable winning ball device having a small number of prize balls. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit type opened by the special variable winning ball device having a large number of prize balls (or the small hit type in an open mode having a high winning rate) is easily selected. May be configured.

  Further, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol). Can be executed in parallel). Further, it is possible to control the display state of the variable display of the second identification information to a special state (for example, a KT state) in which the frequency of becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is increased. Therefore, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state, appropriate gaming properties can be realized.

  Further, according to the present feature part 074IW, as the special state, there are a first special state (for example, a first KT state) and a second special state (for example, a second KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. It can be controlled. Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second special state, appropriate gaming properties can be realized.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Frame LED
10 General winning opening 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 LED control board 15 Relay board 17 Special variable winning ball device 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start Mouth switch 23… First count switch 24… Second count switch 30… Hitting operation handle 31A… Stick controller 31B… Push button 32… Movable body 41… Pass gate 100… Game control microcomputers 101, 121… ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Operable movable body,
Variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information in parallel;
Effect variable display means for variably displaying effect identification information corresponding to one of the first identification information and the second identification information in accordance with a game state;
Special identification information control means capable of deriving special identification information having lower visibility than the production identification information to the specific area, corresponding to the identification information not corresponding to the production identification information, of the first identification information and the second identification information; ,
When a specific result is derived as a display result of the variable display of the effect identification information, or when a special result is derived as the special identification information, advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
During the variable display of the effect identification information, the display effect of the variable display of the effect identification information is provided with suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating that the display result is a specific result,
The suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestion effect of operating the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific region,
A gaming machine, wherein the movable body and the special result are controlled so as not to overlap with each other.

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